Guest Peeves Posted January 31, 2012 Report Posted January 31, 2012 I think Baird et al were definitely right (In making a distinction between Abbas -Fatah, and Hamas.) The current undertaking to unite the two factions is not a positive move for any future Israeli= Palestinian negotiations. I think Fatah, considering that Hamas has Fatah members locked up and that they murdered others,should work and play separate from the terrorist Hamas faction. Noting that Hamas is currently in reconciliation talks with Mr. Abbas’s Fatah movement, Mr. Baird set out certain steps Hamas would have to take should it seek Canadian recognition. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/article2320300.ece Quote
Tilter Posted January 31, 2012 Report Posted January 31, 2012 I think Baird et al were definitely right (In making a distinction between Abbas -Fatah, and Hamas.) The current undertaking to unite the two factions is not a positive move for any future Israeli= Palestinian negotiations. I think Fatah, considering that Hamas has Fatah members locked up and that they murdered others,should work and play separate from the terrorist Hamas faction. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/article2320300.ece How can our foreign Minister be negotiating with Palestine when no such organization exists as a country or state nor has there ever been such a country or state? Quote
Moonbox Posted January 31, 2012 Report Posted January 31, 2012 Negotiations can be held between any two parties. Because Palestinians recognize themselves as a seperate group and is willing to negotiate collectively is enough to get things started. Formal recognition of borders etc is not required for practical negotiations. Quote "A man is no more entitled to an opinion for which he cannot account than he does for a pint of beer for which he cannot pay" - Anonymous
Guest Peeves Posted January 31, 2012 Report Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) Negotiations can be held between any two parties. Because Palestinians recognize themselves as a seperate group and is willing to negotiate collectively is enough to get things started. Formal recognition of borders etc is not required for practical negotiations. Like you said. He is ..Yada Yada, having a discussion, passing Canada's position on TO Fatah. I first and foremost would not call that negotiating. He is passing on Canada's position to Fatah. Fatah represents the West Bank, Hamas is the elected governing body (a terrorist group in many countries designation),of Gaza. Edited January 31, 2012 by Peeves Quote
HotspinTV Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 How can our foreign Minister be negotiating with Palestine when no such organization exists as a country or state nor has there ever been such a country or state? I thought Palestine existed since the Romans took over the region two thousand years ago. Quote
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