You bred your kids to become future shahids and then suckled them on hatred. Now you too have to pay.

This lone voice in the wilderness must have left all of us speechless.

Did the editors censor parts of this piece? I would think that violence roots deeply in the Arabs because of Israel. "Palestinians," as we know, do not accept responsibility for their own actions. This article cannot reflect the whole truth.

If he did say this, then I admire him for it. The hardest thing in life is to examine ourselves, and to take the 'log' out of our own eyes. Even in the past this man has always seemed to be honest in his 'beliefs' when dealing with Israel, even though we could argue his beliefs were wrong.I truly hope and pray he thinks like this because all of us would only want the best for our brother.

when it was Jewish blood being shed?

you feel sorry for those with cancer. it's hard to feel sorry for palestinians in thie matter. because palestinians made the conscious choice of using murder to accomplish their goals, they are instead junkies that can't give up the habit. because, mainly, they don't want to.

....Violence is what you started with. You have been corrupt from day one. That's why your "mujahedeen" are constantly martyred on the streets of Gaza and all throughout Yehuda/Shomron. You are destined to fall - and it's gonna be really shitty.

No kidding? Too late. The will never get out of this hell they have created. Islam needs a Reformation. Not just one man. It's a very small start though. Push harder now.

how dare he say something against the Pali society!! now they will chop off his head in the name of Allah for saying they are violent! what's next a cartoon?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

who are you dr.? i have not heard of you before. you, sir, are in the wrong profession. instead of being the hammas spokesman, you should be the PRESIDENT and sole RULER over the palestinian people. if you really believe your message here. if you truly stick to your message and work hard to bring it to fruition AMONGST YOUR PEOPLE, then, you, sir, will be the answer to your people's suffering. you will be their prophet. you will be their savior and the person they should all listen to. i am shocked and amazed you had the guts to speak like this without the fear of assasination. i am israeli, but, i am also a rational person who is aware that wrongs were committed on both our parts. but, the violence and suicide bombings have to stop. they are not "a fight of ressistance". they are a way thugs in your organization and the territories spend their time because your economy and "country" offers them nothing in terms of hope for the future. the blame for that falls at the feet of your most radical leaders who swarth ANY possibility for peace and stability in your territories. you, sir, know that the israelis will do most anything to help the palestinians with food, money, jobs, education and health care. some israeli and jews say...."destroy them now". i don't believe this is an option. no one will come out ok through the destruction of gaza and the west bank. we have to live with ourselves. but.....if all the violence stops on your part, at least we can have the rest and peace to look at things clearly, to sit down, to offer and counter offer, to discuss and come to logical concessions that are good for both sides. do not let the few dictate the rule for the masses. BUT, ALL THIS HAS TO START WITH PEOPLE LIKE YOURSELF THAT BELIEVE IN THE POSSIBILITY OF A NON VIOLENT WAY OF LIFE, SIDE BY SIDE. we israelis are hurting the way you are hurting because of the actions of your "resistance". our lives are lost as well, our children are also afraid and our citizens live in stress and fear of being suicide bombed on a daily basis. on the other hand, your people live with such hate, rage, brainwashing, misery, poverty, hopelessness, fear, internal political chaos and anarchy on a daily basis that it vhas become your daily cancer as you put it. start using the millions of usa aid and eu aid for your advantage. start building an economy to keep your people busy, educated, employed and able to put food on thec table for their families and children. when humans have the basic necessities for a good life, they do not resort to violence and killing. they have something to look forward to in the morning, to go and produce, to work, to build and prosper. i can guarantee you sir, that if you clean up your act, israel will be most willing to aid you in any way possible. i know it because mitzvah is the jewish way of life towards everyone.

i wouldn't imagine till now, that a palestinian has that much of intelligence to figure they have a problem ... UNBELIEVABLE !!! CONGRATULATION !!!

I did not know these people can think in a logical civilized way!!!

this culture of violence that they feed to their children like milk from a mother's breast. Yes, Dr. Hamas, it is a sickness. If your people begin to recover, you will discover that the people of Israel will welcome you in dialoge. We have waited a long time for this to happen.

"Are we truly a violent society? Do we suffer from the chronic illness of violence that has stolen our peace of mind and our security? Are we caged in the prison of violence? Have we become people who believe that all our problems can be resolved only through violence: With a bullet, a shell, a blatant leaflet and harsh words," Hamas asks in the article. YES; YES; YES, YES

Dr. Ghazi Hamas writes what I'm sure everyone wants, even Israel. "can't we all just get along" Rodney King. Unfortunatly I'm sure it will take some time to accomplish maybe a long time. It's too bad it can't happen over night but then it would only be a dream. "I have a Dream that someday we will be free'" Martin Luther king. Peace. What a wonderfull word.

now... talk peacefully to israel

Are they coming to their senses at last?

it is very good thinking, it should bring positive results,but would it be possible??? . I hope it will.

you must also remember, that removing this illness out of your streets will only serve you, by confirming that you are ready to establish your own country and government. I say it as an right wing Israeli.

At last a lone voice of reason. They are the descendants of Ishmael, Esav and Amelek. Ishmael, Esav and Amelek were all violent it is their heritage. But at least know they realise what they are violent, and blood thirsty.

so enough of those crocodile tears.

It's a shame that Dr, Ghazi Hamad didn't say anything about not using violence on the Israelis. Perhaps he feels it's still OK to slaughter women and children, so long as they're Jews . Still, as far as he goes, he's got it right, and the proof of would be in the old proverb which might have said: In the Kingdom of the Blind, the one-eyed man get a bullet in the head.

at least find someone who can interpret his ideology with more positive intentions. To hold him in such high reverence when the Muslim world in their actions and voices make him look like the Devil reincarnated. I am sure that Islam has a lot of ancient wisdom to offer to the West..so why not change your ways, take an example from your christian friends and learn to be good samaritans instead of crusaders trying to conquer the world. I am sure that

6) Its obvious he was not talking or even implying anything with Israel. But the fact that he is criticizing violence between themselves is to me a big step. Especially when we all know what happens to those who self criticize in that part of the world. Dr. (these Hamas people have Ph.D's lol in what terrorism) Hamad I believe though may and probably will never change his stance against Israel or in the way Hamas handles it, but that fact that he is denouncing violence among Palistineans hopefully may become a springboard for those to look at the larger picture of thier existence with Israels. 3) I have nothing to say to you except your an ignorant racist. I'm suprised you even read this site.