Hamas warns the PA: Stop arresting our people or we'll strike

[oberliner]

Hamas on Wednesday warned that it would harm the Palestinian Authority if security forces continued to arrest its operatives in the West Bank.

In a harshly worded announcement, the Islamist group declared that "our patience will soon run out" and that they would not remain silent for long, Israel Radio reported.

"You know that the hands that have reached the heart of the occupier can reach you too," Hamas warned, referring to its recent attacks against Israelis in the West Bank, adding that Hamas cannot be stopped, and will strike anywhere, at any time it wishes.

The announcement came after Palestinian Authority security officials arrested six of the suspected perpetrators of two shooting attacks against Israelis last week.

http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/hamas-warns-the-pa-stop-arresting-our-people-or-we-ll-strike-1.312948

[stray cat]

1. If you arrest me for murdering some guy I'll murder someone else?

[ProgressiveProfessor]

2. Something like that

[proteus_lives]

4. Pretty much.

[whosinpower]

3. Another indication that the peace talks threaten Hamas

Both leaders on both sides are downplaying the possibility of a peace deal - but the reality is that a real deal between the PA and Israel would be a death knell for Hamas......and they know it.

A real peace deal between the PA and Israel would sidestep Iran's influence/leverage as well.