Friday, June 5, 2009

Hamas on Obama's Speech



He doesn't really indicate that the speech will affect Hamas' behavior at all...but he's in a tight spot. Gaza is in miserable condition, still in ruins from the war earlier this year, and the sanctions he's referring to are keeping relief from getting into the refugee camps. It's a very real grievance, and I can't blame him for being unwilling to dismiss it. . .Of course I don't condone violence, but this is a real "chicken-or-the-egg" situation...Where will the peace process begin? Who will be willing to make the first compromise?

No comments: