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Originally Posted by Plechazunga
Because there wasn't one.
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I hope Mr. Mashaal's words settle your dispute here:
Mashaal: Truce a 'tactic' in Palestinian struggle
Hamas leader tells al-Jazeera ceasefire with Israel part of 'normal' strategy for 'any resistance'
Associated Press Latest Update: 04.26.08, 23:19 / Israel News
Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal said Saturday that the group would accept an Egyptian-proposed ceasefire with Israel but it would be a "tactic" In the group's struggle with the Jewish state.
The Damascus-based Mashaal said in an interview with al-Jazeera television that Egypt had proposed a six-month truce between the Hamas rulers of Gaza and Israel. He said his group was ready to cooperate but added:
"It is a tactic in conducting the struggle. ... It is normal for any resistance that operates in its people's interest ... to sometimes escalate, other times retreat a bit...the battle is to be run this way and Hamas is known for that," he said. "In 2003, there was a cease-fire and then the operations were resumed."
Waiting for Israel's response to truce offer
Earlier Saturday, Mashaal said that Hamas is still waiting for Israel's official response to the group's sixtruce offer. During a press conference in Qatar, Mashaal said he had asked for a written commitment from Israel to open all of Gaza's border crossings, including the one at Rafah.
Hamas Spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri told London's Al-Quds Al-Arabi that if a truce is not reached the region could see unprecedented violence. During the phone interview, Abu Zuhri warned Israel against any attempt to place obstacles in the path of the truce efforts, and said that if the Egyptian efforts fail, "all possibilities will be open to Hamas."
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I'm particulary impressed with the way Mashaal' honesty is complemented with warnings that Israel HAS to accept the terms of the truce, otherwise...
I sense shit hitting the Gaza fans within 6-8 weeks.