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To: tejek who wrote (147327)5/20/2002 3:49:16 PM
From: combjelly  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1585830
 
"I am not sure what you intended in your last sentence."

Arafat has made a career of playing both ends against the middle. it was easier for him the placate the more radical Palestinians than to actual try to control. Now he no longer has that control. Hamas is making a bid to unseat him now, that is what the offer was all about. So Hamas will start negotiating with Israel directly, and Arafat won't be a factor in Palestine any more. Will Hamas be better? Not long term. But, if they negotiate well, they will be in control. And the Israelis would go for it. After all, how will it worsen their position? If it stops the suicide bombers, even for a little while, they will still be better off...



To: tejek who wrote (147327)5/20/2002 4:30:34 PM
From: Tenchusatsu  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 1585830
 
Ted, <However, the leader of Hamas has offered to stop the bombings as soon as Israel vacates the WB and Gaza.>

I did not know this. And all this time, I thought Hamas just wanted Israel off the map.

Got a reference? If what you say is true, I suspect it's a sucker offer.

Tenchusatsu


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