Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Hat tip to Andy for pointing out this BBC interview with the Hamas leader who lives in Syria, Khaled Meshaal. Don't worry, this isn't the typical limp-wristed interview you'd expect from the BBC when facing a murderous thug, this is from a show called "Hardtalk," and the questions are pointed. Video of the interview is also available at the link, but I haven't watched it yet. Notice how many times the Hamas guy talks about a "truce" if Israel withdraws, but not "peace." Well, we all know what a "hudna" really is, no? Just a temporary breather before the next battle. And note that when he is talking about "occupation," he also makes clear that he is talking about the whole thing, not just the West Bank and Gaza.
Concerning the Hamas relationship with the PA:
Yes, he admits, they disagree on some of the political approaches, but not the important stuff. Not on the killing and violence. On that, they all agree.
http://www.uncommonknowledge.org/800/828.html
from 2003
I saw the guy on Hardtalk interview Rantisi last summer I think online on video... He asks tough questions and continues until he gets answers and his interviews are long. Its an in depth investigative program.
The guy is pretty good.
Mike