Amos Harel, Haaretz Correspondent: Is Israel breaking its own taboo on talks with Hamas?
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Title:No Monopoly on Right & Wrong
Name:gearoid
City: belfastState: ireland
The Palestinians were told by the West to have elections - and in these they freely voted for Hamas. Obviously Israelis weren`t happy, but then the Palestinians were none too happy when the `Butcher of Sabra and Chatila` was leader of Israel.

Both Hamas and the IDF have killed civilians so talking`s not going to be pleasant - for either side. But if you really want peace you have to talk to your enemies.