Haniyeh Denies Two-State Offer

[occuserpens]

Hisham Abu Taha. Haniyeh Denies Two-State Offer

Hamas denied reports yesterday that it was ready for a two-state solution with Israel or would present such a proposal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

“That is not correct. Where did you hear that?” Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh said in the town of Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip. He appeared shocked when asked by reporters if it was true.

Any readiness to talk about a two-state solution would imply recognition of Israel, which the group is formally sworn to destroy.

Hamas has come under mounting Western pressure to recognize Israel, renounce violence and accept past peace deals or risk losing vital financial assistance. The European Commission yesterday said it had halted aid payments to the new government.

[tatertop]

1. isreal has a one state plan

why make believe isreal has any other goal?

[Behind the Aegis]

2. So does Hamas...why pretend they will every have any other goal...

...than the one in their charter!

[occuserpens]

3. As far as I am concerned

Hamas makes themselves as clear as possible: they are at war with Israel

[cali]

4. How unfortunate, if you're correct. n/t

[Coastie for Truth]

5. That POV is what I was referring to

here --> .

You have your POV - I have mine. That's Progressive Democracy in action.

[Phx_Dem]

6. you seem so sure

does not appear that there is much evidence to back up your claim.

[Coastie for Truth]

7. I really think some of the most rabid Pro-Pal posts are

really AIPAC and/or ADL and/or Likud shills. .