Pressure mounts for talks with Hamas (RealNews.com)

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Aijaz Ahmad: Carter speaks for Israeli majority when he urges US, Israel to talk to Gaza's leadership

Thursday April 17th, 2008

Against the backdrop of former US president Jimmy Carter's visit to the Middle East, 19 Palestinians and four Israeli soldiers were killed on Wednesday in a fresh round of violence in Gaza.

Carter's comment that ignoring Hamas is "counterproductive" is right on the money, says The Real News analyst Aijaz Ahmad. Ahmad points out that Hamas won a majority of votes in legitimate elections, and--unlike the Fatah government that now controls the West Bank--speaks for a majority of Palestinians.

Based in New Delhi, Aijaz Ahmad is The Real News Network Senior News Analyst; Senior Editorial Consultant, and political commentator for the Indian newsmagazine, Frontline. He has taught Political Science, and has written widely on South Asia and the Middle East.

http://therealnews.com/web/index.php?thisdataswitch=0&thisid=1360&thisview=item&renewx=2008-04-17+14%3A29%3A45

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1. Excellent, I love that Carter is doing this.

[eagertolearn]

2. Why is our country so unwilling to negotiate?

President Carter is a true leader. I just wish our government would get out of this need to threaten with war and to start negotiating and talking.

[Mozcram]

3. Good Work!

I suspect the President Carter will be looked upon with well-earned respect ultimately.
His actions are more than generous and honorable. In his retirement, he is not content
to relax and enjoy golf, but he continues to use his position to do good for the world; he is a great example for all of us.

[slipslidingaway]

4. Thanks K&R n/t