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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:

KM: Yes we are different politically but we agree on many other matters. We agreed about the intifada. We agreed about resistance. You see Hamas, Aqsa martyrs, Jihad factions and others, we agree on several issues. We agree on the Palestinian right but disagree in interpretations and some political programs. This is very natural.

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.

Check it out.

2 Comments

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

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