Israel Matzav

Al-Zahar wants 'Palestine from river to sea'

The issue with the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority is not whether we should talk to them, but whether - if we did - there would be anything to talk about. The answer to that question is a resounding NO.

Israel must not be recognized and the Palestinian Foreign Ministry should aim to establish a Palestinian State from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean, in place of the Jewish State, PA Foreign Minister Mahmoud al-Zahar said according to Palestinian media reports.

Al-Zahar made the remarks during his first meeting with Foreign Ministry officials and ahead of the first session to be held by the Hamas-led Palestinian government.

Fatah officials, who are closely monitoring the situation, said in recent hours that prospects for the continued existence of the Hamas government appear slim. Such government would not be able to last as long as Hamas refrains from modifying its positions, which only serve to isolate the cabinet, the Fatah sources said. [Who do they think will bring about the end of the 'Hamas government' and how? CiJ]

posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 4:07 PM