Israel has agreed to free 250 Palestinian prisoners, most of them from the Fatah party of Mahmoud Abbas. In addition, it will suspend kill or capture missions against another 189 Fatah fighters. All this is supposed to be a goodwill gesture designed to renew peace talks.
However, the practical effect hoped for is that an invigorated Fatah will be able to stand up to the murderous hordes of Hamas.
Israeli Prime Minister Olmert is deluding himself that peace can be obtained by kissing Palestinian posteriors. No one should be released until the Israeli soldier Galid Shalit is returned unharmed.
More at the Washington Post.
However, the practical effect hoped for is that an invigorated Fatah will be able to stand up to the murderous hordes of Hamas.
Israeli Prime Minister Olmert is deluding himself that peace can be obtained by kissing Palestinian posteriors. No one should be released until the Israeli soldier Galid Shalit is returned unharmed.
More at the Washington Post.
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