Saturday November 22, 2008

I've Been Thinking:

Ismail Haniyeh just proclaimed that the factions in Gaza want a cease fire with Israel.
The irony of it all is that as the Hamas leader in Gaza was speaking those words Qassam rockets came raining down on Israel, one landing as far from Gaza as the city of Ashkelon.

And who claimed responsibility for that attack?
The Isadin Brigades of the Popular front on Islamic Jihad.
The Gaza cease fire comes with a caveat, says Hamas.
If Israel adheres to the cease fire, Hamas will adhere to the cease fire.

Does Hamas really want a cease fire?
They probably do, and so, probably, does the Islmaic Jihad also yes.
What about the 30 other odd factions living in Gaza, can they be brought under the umbrella?
I think they can.

Hamas must use their influence to influence Jihad who will influence the others. The caveat here is that none of it can be interpreted as bowing to Israelis interests or Israeli military might.
The cease fire will be explained as an internal necessity to save Palestinian lives, rebuild, regroup and strengthen the military.
If it works, I say go with it.

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