Saturday, March 4, 2006

I've Been Thinking:

Yesterday the Hamas diplomatic team concluded their meetings with Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov.
Hamas came away pleased.
They feel as if Russia is mentoring them, big brother style.

I have come away perplexed.

One member of the delegation, Ezzat el Resheq, told Reuters that Hamas would consider an extension of the ceasefire with Israel if Israel "ended its aggression, assassinations and arrests and freed Palestinian prisoners."
The "ball is in Israel's court" said el Resheq.

To be polite, I'll just say that Hamas is in a delusional state of denial.
The ball is exclusively in Hamas' court.
Israel got out of Gaza.
Israel recognized a future Palestinian State.
Has Hamas forgotten all that?
It is time for the Palestinians to reform.
Hamas must reject violence.
Hamas must recognize Israel and join the civilized nation of the world.

After that happens, the ball will be in play. Will Russia be there to referee?