Cease-fire For You... Not Me
Why would anyone be skeptical of Abbas or the Palestinian Authority's recent cease-fire with Israel? Hamas.
During Arafat’s reign it was clear that he could stoke the fires of Hamas and increase the terror brought upon the Israeli people. It was never clear if he could stop it. [Primarily because he never sought to. – ed.] The challenge today is for Abbas to end Hamas’ terror while Hamas openly asserts that the PA alone has agreed to a cease-fire.
Will Abbas take steps to root out and break Hamas’ hold on the Palestinian view, or will he simply wait for Hamas to once again strike at innocents? The answer will greatly influence his ability to negotiate a settlement with Sharon.
