New Middle East...
Hamas to PLO: Rescind recognition of Israel
Hamas makes its position clear: Group leader Haniyeh says Israeli presence 'on our land illegal, cannot be recognized.' Foreign Minister Lieberman urges Europe to adopt cautious approach to Palestinian unity deal
Elior Levy
Hamas Prime Minister in Gaza Ismail Haniyeh urged the PLO Friday to rescind its recognition of Israel in response to the Jewish state's objection to the Palestinian unity agreement.
Haniyeh said that there was no justification for recognizing the "Israeli entity" in wake of Israel's objection to Palestinian rights and unity.
Their presence on our land is illegal and cannot be recognized," the Hamas leader said.
Earlier, Haniyeh stressed that the temporary Palestinian government to be established following the unity deal will not embark on negotiations with Israel. He also made it clear that his group had no intention of recognizing the Jewish state.
Speaking on Friday, Haniyeh downplayed Israeli threats to thwart Palestinian reconciliation efforts.
"We move forward on what serves the interest of the Palestinian people, and the Israeli positions are of no interest to us," he said.
Israel needs to go on the attack.
Tell the world, no Palestinian state ever and Camp David is dead.
Bibi then needs to move the IDF into the Sinai in mass to secure the southern front.
Welcome to the new Middle East. But it seems like the same old Middle Eat to those of us not sticking our heads in the sand
