Former President Carter has apparently won a stunning concession from Hamas. They are "willing to accept the right of Israel to live 'next door in peace'".
Talk to your enemy. By including Hamas in your table, you will allow Hamas to be more responsible and take responsibility for its actions. Too bad Carter didn't have more support for this breakthrough.
Even though there are conditions, this is an important breakthrough.
Carter added
But Carter warned that there would not be peace if Israel and the U.S. continue to shut out Hamas and its main backer, Syria.
And here's the link although it does not get you to the story, just click news tab.
http://abcnews.go.com/...
Here's to courage and wisdom! Bravo President Carter!
UPDATE:
Hamas has now denied they will recognize Israel. This is a fluid story. Carter claims the denial is not from Hamas leadership http://www.cnn.com/...
UPDATE II:
Reuters is reporting:
Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal, in an apparent softening of the group's position, was confirming an account of his remarks given by former U.S. president Jimmy Carter after two meetings in Damascus over the weekend.
"We accept a state on the June 4 line with Jerusalem as capital, real sovereignty and full right of return for refugees but without recognizing Israel," Meshaal told reporters, referring to the borders as they stood before the 1967 war.