Gaza And Hamas

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by pgardn

Here it is again from your article DTS.

"This is unacceptable," Haniyeh said. "This will not break the will of the Palestinian people."



What the hell is the will of the Palestinian people? Israel will not be allowed to exist? We will not give the soldier back? We want.... what? They are speaking from so many directions it is impossible to deal with them at this point.

Pat,
I agree that they are speaking from many directions.
In my humble view, it's plenty tough to negotiate when the power station has been destroyed, no water because the pumps are inoperable, bridges gone, and missiles into the headquarters.
At this point, my guess is that the "will" of the Palestinian people is just to survive. Seems to me that Israel has made the most of one kidnapped soldier.
I really am not against Israel, but the suffering they've imposed on the Palestinians is obvious.
Maybe, when there is fresh water to drink in Gaza, the thirst will be sated.
Calm heads can then sit at a table to discuss the "impossible".
I certainly hope so...but I don't see it at this point either.
DTS