Mitchell is on duty bound to find out precisely where H
amas stands, and he should be able to do so as he sees fit including possible direct engagement.
amas stands, and he should be able to do so as he sees fit including possible direct engagement.In Ireland, Mr. Mitchell stressed the need to talk to and deal with any radical movements in order to resolve a conflict.
He absolutely believes that one must talk to the enemy and spare no effort to reach a political agreement.
He absolutely believes that one must talk to the enemy and spare no effort to reach a political agreement.
During this period the United States and Israel must take extraordinary measures to reward moderation and enhance the stature of the PA.
This is something that Israel worth considering to do now, espe
cially Hamas is in close contact with Iran, its main backer along with Syria, during the 22-day Israeli offensive against Gaza.
Indeed, peace between Israel and the Palestinians based on a two-state solution must be comprehensive, and it will not come to pass unless it includes both Gaza with Hamas in it and the West Bank.
Hamas cannot be ignored. Once it joins the PA in a unity government and potentially agrees to embrace the Arab Peace Initiative (which is tantamount to recognizing Israel) and as long as the ceasefire is holding, the United States should then reconsider its position toward Hamas.
Once the US opens up a direct dialogue with Syria, Hamas may feel marginalized and consider joining the political process in some capacity.
That does not mean giving in to Hamas' demands or talking to them at a presidential level; it only means that all avenues must be explored before giving up on finding a peaceful solution.
The question is how much of this leaves room for influencing Hamas' direction. The answer certainly lies in the level and the consistency of involvement of the US, EU, the Arab states and Israel in building a new structure of peace that will include Hamas based on the changing reality in Gaza and Hamas' real options.
Unlike Al-Qaeda, Hamas is not traveling all over the world to kill the Westerners. Hamas is only fighting in Palestine to depend their country from Israel oppression. So Hamas doesn't deserved to be called 'Terrorist'.
SOURCE: JTW
This is something that Israel worth considering to do now, espe
cially Hamas is in close contact with Iran, its main backer along with Syria, during the 22-day Israeli offensive against Gaza.Indeed, peace between Israel and the Palestinians based on a two-state solution must be comprehensive, and it will not come to pass unless it includes both Gaza with Hamas in it and the West Bank.
Hamas cannot be ignored. Once it joins the PA in a unity government and potentially agrees to embrace the Arab Peace Initiative (which is tantamount to recognizing Israel) and as long as the ceasefire is holding, the United States should then reconsider its position toward Hamas.
Once the US opens up a direct dialogue with Syria, Hamas may feel marginalized and consider joining the political process in some capacity.
That does not mean giving in to Hamas' demands or talking to them at a presidential level; it only means that all avenues must be explored before giving up on finding a peaceful solution.
The question is how much of this leaves room for influencing Hamas' direction. The answer certainly lies in the level and the consistency of involvement of the US, EU, the Arab states and Israel in building a new structure of peace that will include Hamas based on the changing reality in Gaza and Hamas' real options.
Unlike Al-Qaeda, Hamas is not traveling all over the world to kill the Westerners. Hamas is only fighting in Palestine to depend their country from Israel oppression. So Hamas doesn't deserved to be called 'Terrorist'.
SOURCE: JTW
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