8-21-2015 Israeli-Hamas Truce: An Opportunity In Disguise - Alon Ben-Meir alonbenmeir.com

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Israel and Hamas are reportedly discussing a long-term truce. ..

The truce would put the Arab states, especially Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt, in a position to exert political and material pressure on Hamas to formally adopt the Arab Peace Initiative (API). The API provides several common denominators between Israel and Hamas about the principle idea of a two-state solution, and offers Hamas's leadership a face-saving way out.

Consistent with the API, on more than one occasion Hamas clearly stated that it is willing to negotiate a peace agreement with Israel based on the 1967 borders. The truce could further nudge Hamas in that direction.

Finally, the truce could also lead to Hamas' acceptance of the Quartet's three requirements: recognize Israel, renounce violence, and accept prior agreements between Israel and the Palestinians. ..

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