For Hamas, I think this was the worst move possible. To be the winner in this episode...they will be target number one every single time. If any nut does something, then Isreal can readily bomb government buildings. I don't see nothing but misery for the next 12 months in camps of the Palestinians. The interesting thing is that Arafat's crew walked out with all the cash. I'm sure that the Hamas dudes will find absolutely no funds in the account and probably start trying to arrest former Arafat supporters...and for that reason...watch for all of these characters to hide in Paris or Rome.
I agree with you completely -- Hamas never wanted to come out of the shadows. Think you have it pegged -- the accounts are bankrupt and now Hamas is in charge.