Fatah official: Hamas has bigger stock of lies than Netanyahu
Fatah's Mohammed Dahlan blamed Hamas for the recent failure of reconciliation negotiations.
By Haaretz Service Tags: Hamas Middle East peace Israel news FatahA senior official in the Palestinian party Fatah lashed out at the rival Hamas movement on Monday, blaming the Islamist group for the recent failure of reconciliation negotiations, AFP reported.
"Hamas has a bigger stock of lies than Netanyahu," Mohammed Dahlan, a senior Fatah official, was quoted as telling reporters in Ramallah, referring to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The unity talks stalled on Sunday, when a delegation of senior Hamas officials canceled a scheduled trip to Cairo to discuss an Egyptian proposal for reconciliation between the two groups.
It was not immediately clear if Hamas canceled on its own initiative or in response to a request by Egypt.
"They got everything they asked for in the Egyptian document, and we in Fatah knew that our position would draw fire from the sons of Fatah... But despite all this we agreed to it," Dahlan added, according to the French news agency.
"Hamas has thwarted all efforts. They have frustrated us and Egypt."
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Which one do you accept as the truth? Hope you trust Hamas racism & hatred for kiddies.
I see the harmonious banter between Fatah and Hamas continues at the same pace as the settlement building on disputed land,one wonders who actually represents the people they claim to speak for,because it sure as hell aren't beneficial for the Palestinians.
Between Fatah, the Israeli government and Hamas, over years I have come to trust what Hamas says much more than either of the other two. Hamas right now should be skittish trying to form a unity government with Abbas after Abbas brought the entire Palestinian nation down on him for wanting to delay consideration of the Goldstone report. As for Israeli leaders, my conclusion is that they say what they think will get what they want done, and what they say may be a far cry from the truth at times. As for Abbas, he will say whatever he thinks will make him liked. He changes color like a chameleon. The major problem I see with Hamas is that sometimes they are too honest. They haven't learned politics well enough.
PLO-Fatah never had a problem with Hamas attacks against Israel, or with its annihilationist ideology as regards Israel. This ideology is shared by PLO-Fatah and is widely popular among the Palestinians. Consequently not only did the PLO-Fatah never prevent Hamas from attacking Israel, it collaborated with Hamas in attacking Israel and did so while disseminating Hamas?s genocidal ideology throughout the PA. PLO-Fatah did crack down on Hamas when it felt that Hamas was threatening its grip on power, but in all other respects, it supported Hamas ? and continues to do so. More about Fatah and Hamas at : http://xrl.us/befqm3
If I was Mohammed Dahlan, I would definitely: (1) Be ashamed of being associated with Abbas after the Goldstone affair, and (2) Stop pretending that he in any way, form or shape represents anything that is Palestinian. Take my advice, do something honest for a living. I hear the city of Ramallah's Garbage Collection Company is recruiting!
I can't imagine that Hamas' political rival would say such a thing! It's almost as if Fatah has a vested interest in denouncing them.
I can't imagine that Hamas' political rival would say such a thing! It's almost as if Fatah has a vested interest in denouncing them.
Let's not forget the critical point. Lying is far less significant than murder. Hamas wins that to and Fatah, though somewhat quiet these days, has a huge legacy of murder of innocents.
didn't get their own state in '48, and can't get one now. because of the Jews? hardly. that's what they want the world to believe, and it's the only thing they're good at-bogus PR/. the arabs have somehow managed an outstanding record of 60+ years of corrupt, murderous, gangster leadership..stealing their people's (and the world's) money, and giving them the insane hope that if they kill, refuse to really compromise, and then kill some more, they will be rewarded with either 99 virgins or all of the land. where has this gotten them? misery. completely of their own making! There may be two sides to every story, but there's only one truth, and this is it.
"Hamas has a bigger stock of lies than Netanyahu," - Mohammed Dahlan Too true, even if Dahlan is the incompetent who's coup against Hamas in Gaza backfired.
Dahlan has no credibility on the street, he's a shining symbol of fatah's failures, incompetence and corruption. He tried to be Israel's policeman in the occupied territories and failed miserably....who cares what he thinks.
Yup, it's ill conceived and won't work. Both groups are thuggish and obsessed with power. The idea of being forced to sleep with each othe politically is unpalatable to both, so they will continue with this grotesque charade until something happens. Since there is no democracy, enlightened alternatives cannot spring up, so the forecast is a fake wedding, and then betrayal, a power take over. How they could ever run a state is inconceivable.
Is there a road to be done with Hamas? And what does Egypt conclude?