From a theoretical perspective, the argument presented makes perfect sense EXCEPT for the fact that Western theory just does't apply. The US backed puppet - unelected Fatah PM Abbas would see this as a challenge to his authority in the WB and the wider Pals diaspora

Hamas refuses to teach the Shoah for fear it will weaken the Hate of Zionism.Central to the Holocaust was allowing The Nazis to Trap the Jews .Escape to Christian lands was in hundreds of thousands Escape to Islamic Land Turkey Lebanon Syria Iraq Islamic India and Afghanistan was Miniscle .So on what basis ought the Jews at this time take in arab refugees who Don't face Genocide.

Why embrace evil and befriend it. The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is very clear on this. Make treaty with the devil and Israel is going to be utterly punished. That is written and that is the prelude to Armageddon. Decisions whether political or military must be based on the commandments of God. God knows who His people are in this world.

Recognizing Hamas only makes sense as part of a new strategy in the face of Abbas' failed demands for the PLO view of a diminished Israel. Recognize Gaza as an independent state, annex Judea and Samaria, with Areas A and B as semi-autonomous regions and call it a day with the Pals. Tell Obama to go deal with the wars breaking out across the globe due to his failed policies and leave Israel alone. Tell the EU to deal with Russia and their failing economy and leave Israel alone. Tell the UN to stuff it, or better yet, ignore them and the ICC. Kerry is totally wrong about the 21st century - we are heading back to 1945. So much for the new world order...just lots of angry people. Might makes right in 2014, and Israel will need to be strong on its own (and it is).

What kind of garbage are you spewing? How about calling them exactly what they are and stop supplying them with electricity,water or medicine cause you're dreaming if you think they will love you after you feed them.

Is Eiland utterly mad? Stupidity meets death wish in this incredibly idiotic article calling for Israel to pretend Hamas aren't genocidal maniacs intent on Israel's destruction. Just like the P.A.

No, I rather think not.

is either dead (the "Good Indian" quip) or cowers under a rock in fear for it's life. That is how you keep "Quiet" with the followers of Religion of Peace anywhere. That's how they maintain it among themselves. We should be able to learn a lesson there, shouldn't we Mr.Eiland!?

Like all the Leftists, Eiland was wrong when he supported the Oslo Accords, wrong when he supported Barak in negotiations with Arafat, wrong when he supported Sharon's ethnic cleansing of Gush Katif, wrong when he supported Olmert in Amona, wrong when he supported Livni's surrender to Hezbollah. Before making suggestions, maybe Eiland should think about his own record.

means that the children living in the south will have to skip school every other week and not every other day. Israelis are getting used to live with missiles and soon will learn to live with Irans nukes, unless you send those leaders home

We are plenty of these "smart" tacticians. And after 65 years we are still with the same situation.

Turning Gaza into a glorified Hamas Missile Base to conduct perpetual war against Israel Turning Gaza into a Neanderthal Tunnel Economy that has created BILLIONAIRES - I repeat BILLIONAIRES of a handful of families whilst the rest rot Turning Gaza into a Refuge not for Palestinians but Terrorists of all colours and pursuasions Brainwashing a whole generation of Gazan children to hate hate and kill Turning Gaza into a complete economic desert and basket case And most of LYING to Gazans - Knowing that the life and wellbeing of Gazans could be transformed overnight - if they entered into a formal peace treaty with Israel

new tales of Yossi beilin. looks exactly like pre oslo articles of beilin and k

aren't your casino dividends in Jericho paying you enough to curb your lust for more advantages on this freakazoid suicide wish for Israel?

High time for you to read the Hamas Covenant and the Fatah Constitution. Let Peres dream such fancies to the bitter end, he cannot change. But any sane person.......

totally eliminate the Hamas terrorists!