Re: Israel ignores peace talks
But I think Israel should be sensible enough to realize that Hamas is in a rock and a hard place
Hamas's charter of the destruction of Israel gives them credibility with the Palestinians
If they change their position then will become like Fatah
So Hamas's offer of a truce should have been taken up by the Israelis
Hamas even said that the truce can go on for 10 years and maybe 50 years, hinting at a permanent peace settlements
Al Sadr in Iraq is operating in the same way. He negotiated a truce with US Forces and recently extended the truce.
Hamas cannot destroy Israel and they know it. They cannot acknowledge Israel's right to exist until Israel start withdrawing from West Bank, share Jerusalem and compensate the Palestinian refugees.
I think once those issues are resolved, Hamas will soften its tone.
So its all a verbal game.
But I think Israel should not be so high and mighty, and should take up Hamas on its offer for a truce.
Interesting post, never expected this from you. However I must agree. Israel must realize (I'm sure it does) the sensitivty Hamas is subject to.