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2006-06-07 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

Hamas given "extra time" to decide on Israeli recognition

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Posted by Dan Darling 2006-06-07 02:56|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "It might then face pressure for new elections within months of gaining power."

And they said Democracy would'nt work.

Posted by DepotGuy 2006-06-07 09:37|| 2006-06-07 09:37|| Front Page Top

#2 I have to hand it to Abu Mazen on this one. He just might be able to weaken Hamas with this one, and that would be good for the Palestinians. This could be the first positive thing a Palestinian has done for Palestine in a long time. If they recognize Israel, it could be the best move ever.

Posted by Mike N. 2006-06-07 11:30|| 2006-06-07 11:30|| Front Page Top

#3 Implicit recognition isn't good enough any more, Mr. Abbas. The security fence is nearing completion, and then the borders will be set. Although this is a nice stick to beat Hamas with, I admit, and to force the Palestinian people to openly clarify where they stand.

Posted by trailing wife 2006-06-07 15:43|| 2006-06-07 15:43|| Front Page Top

#4 The document written by the prisoners is not acceptable to anyone but Pals. Israel won't buy it but this could start talks. Trouble is Pals won't understand that their referendum only gets them to a table. They, and others, will think it's a done deal if they accept this start point.

Then the slaughter continues. The MSM seem to feel that the acceptance of all the terms of Hamas by Israel is a given. None of these articles indicate a start point - just a done deal.

Posted by Thinemp Whimble2412 2006-06-07 21:39|| 2006-06-07 21:39|| Front Page Top

#5 "The MSM seem to feel that the acceptance of all the terms of Hamas by Israel is a given. None of these articles indicate a start point - just a done deal."

Good point, TW2412 - it's the setup to blame Israel later, whether or not the Paleos manage to actually say some tiny little semi-civilized thing or not. Which will be pure taqiyya anyway, if it comes. MSM SOP CYA.

Posted by flyover 2006-06-07 21:47|| 2006-06-07 21:47|| Front Page Top

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