PLO-Fatah never had a problem with Hamas attacks against Israel, or with its annihilationist ideology as regards Israel. This ideology is shared by PLO-Fatah and is widely popular among the Palestinians. Consequently not only did the PLO-Fatah never prevent Hamas from attacking Israel, it collaborated with Hamas in attacking Israel and did so while disseminating Hamas’s genocidal ideology throughout the PA. PLO-Fatah did crack down on Hamas when it felt that Hamas was threatening its grip on power, but in all other respects, it supported Hamas – and continues to do so. More about Fatah and Hamas at : http://xrl.us/befqm3

has always been shared: The annihilation of Israel and all traces of Jewish existence there. Attempting to give the relationship between the two gangs a face lift and legitimize either one of them is truly pathetic. All that one need do is read the Charter of each of the two gangs, compare and contrast them. Let us not be fooled by wishful thinking. Let us view instead reality for what it is and act accordingly.

Fatah are acred of Hamas and it suits them to have them holed up in Gaza, certainly till after the PA elections make sure its an overwhelming Fatah victory. Abbas even told Obama he doesn't want the Gaza siege ended because he is worried about Hamas & their influence.

representatives shaking hands. Doesn't that just give you a warm and fuzzy feeling? Wonder which one's wearing an explosives belt. Wonder when they'll be killing each other again.

jumping without those those nuisance bungee cords

shooting the opposition's legs and throwing them from roof tops tomorrow. this is about the extent of arab negotiations and peace agreements. seen that, done that, been there, ad infinitum. naeem, jerisalem