30.04.2011                      26.Nisan, 5771                      Kedischim; Tag 11 des Omer

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Negotiations: Vindicating Israel

"Palileaks," according to US organization, corroborate Israel’s narrative. Will this argument help Israel make its case en route to UN in Sept?

The Palestinian Authority’s decision to seek a deal with Hamas is being seen in Jerusalem as a gamble intended to attract support from the international community for a declaration of statehood from the United Nations General Assembly in September.
The PA is wagering that it is more important to present the world with an image of Palestinian unity in both the West Bank and Gaza Strip ahead of the vote than to distance itself from the terrorism of Hamas. By building a government of technocrats that would limit terrorism – at least for a few months – the Palestinians are trying to eliminate excuses that could be raised to prevent a state from arising….