The Hamas Card and the Israeli Withdrawal of Gaza'
The Hamas Card and the Israeli Withdrawal of Gaza'
PINR specializes in geopolitical strategic studies.
This is their report on the aftermath of disengagement.
As the military phase of the Gaza withdrawal shifts into second gear, political leaderships on both sides are becoming inescapably invested in making the disengagement work. On the ground and within Palestinian society, the future of the region in general and Gaza in particular -- as well as the West Bank -- remains undeniably located within the agenda of Hamas.
Ensuring a Permanent Withdrawal
For reasons of expediency and public relations, in this phase most Palestinians want to prevent any form of direct Israeli military retaliation. They realize that it is in their direct interests to prove that they can manage the Israeli withdrawal as well as the implications of its aftermath. Moreover, it is in the interests of their primary supporter, Hamas, that no negative military or political attention is brought upon them at this very precise time of historical realignment.[...]
Posted by Ted Belman at September 27, 2005 01:45 AM
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The Hamas Card and the Israeli Withdrawal of Gaza'
PINR specializes in geopolitical strategic studies.
This is their report on the aftermath of disengagement.
As the military phase of the Gaza withdrawal shifts into second gear, political leaderships on both sides are becoming inescapably invested in making the disengagement work. On the ground and within Palestinian society, the future of the region in general and Gaza in particular -- as well as the West Bank -- remains undeniably located within the agenda of Hamas.
Ensuring a Permanent Withdrawal
For reasons of expediency and public relations, in this phase most Palestinians want to prevent any form of direct Israeli military retaliation. They realize that it is in their direct interests to prove that they can manage the Israeli withdrawal as well as the implications of its aftermath. Moreover, it is in the interests of their primary supporter, Hamas, that no negative military or political attention is brought upon them at this very precise time of historical realignment.[...]
Posted by Ted Belman at September 27, 2005 01:45 AM