Posted on 08/06/2014 2:32:11 AM PDT by Fenhalls555
Former US President Jimmy Carter, in an analysis he wrote for Foreign Policy (FP), stated that "Hamas cannot be wished away, nor will it cooperate in its own demise. Only by recognizing its legitimacy as a political actor - one that represents a substantial portion of the Palestinian people - can the West begin to provide the right incentives for Hamas to lay down its weapons."
In the article, Carter praised Hamas for making a "major concession" in April when it entered into a reconciliation agreement with the Palestinian Authority's President Mahmoud Abbas. In the reconciliation agreement, Hamas gave up all of the top government positions to technocratic Fatah appointees pending elections.
Carter also credits Hamas with adopting de facto the unity government's pledge to nonviolence, recognition of Israel and adherence to past agreements.
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Imbecile
Looks like Jimmuh hasn't gained any wisdom over the years, still a moron.
"Ain't no fool like an old fool" - STFU Jimmuh!
Well now, for all the support of Hamas shown by James you would think he would have read their manual by now.
“Will captured Hamas manual on using human shields help Israel block war crimes trials?”
He just be getting jealous that Obama is taking away his “worst President in History” status!
Peanut brain Jimmah, recently relegated to the status of second worst POTUS in history, advocates to reward cowardly terrorists with legitimate political status.
He’s 89 yrs. old.....time is on our side!!!
Asshole Democrats — the gifts that keep on giving.
I often hope this is just a bad dream.
Sorry Jimmah— you still need a lot worse than that if you want to top Bammy as the worst pres evah.... But you will always be a close 2nd. You are a ham ass yourself..
Heh! That’s very true!
Ole jimma is done become a Terrorist collaborator.
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