Gunmen ignore Hamas plea for calm.
Fatah Gunmen defies ban on display of force in Gaza City
Fatah gunmen have ignored orders from the new Hamas-led government to stay off the streets after 3 people were killed on friday after a car bomb went off.
After ousting the ex-Fatah government, the new Hamas government has been unable to stamp its authority in Palestine, attracting heavy criticism from its predecessors, with accusations that the Hamas government seems to have "forgotten they are now in power".
I could not help but notice the irony in this article. Hamas, a group known to resort to violence has called on others to exercise peace? It's almost similar to getting Bush Sr and Bush Jr to do a waltz with Saddam Hussein!
In her past exploits, Hamas has never really respected or submitted to authority, governing itself the way it deems fit. Never before has a Muslim Militant group trained female suicide bombers until Hamas began to recently, against the wishes and orders of senior religious figures and clerics. So how can it now expect others to actually obey and respect what they are saying? Prime Minister Haniyeh certainly has his work cut out for him if he really wants to gain the respect of not just the international community but also his Islamic "brothers".
Debates have been raging since Hamas won the elections in January. Many believe that a resolution for peace in the Middle East, particurlarly Israel and Palestine is never going to come to pass as long as Hamas is in office. Until today, many members of the international community refuse to recognise the newly elected Hamas government. My heart goes out to the people of Palestine who really desire peace. But as for Mr Haniyeh and the rest of his posse, all this violence and bloodshed is just another day in the office.
Fatah gunmen have ignored orders from the new Hamas-led government to stay off the streets after 3 people were killed on friday after a car bomb went off.
After ousting the ex-Fatah government, the new Hamas government has been unable to stamp its authority in Palestine, attracting heavy criticism from its predecessors, with accusations that the Hamas government seems to have "forgotten they are now in power".
I could not help but notice the irony in this article. Hamas, a group known to resort to violence has called on others to exercise peace? It's almost similar to getting Bush Sr and Bush Jr to do a waltz with Saddam Hussein!
In her past exploits, Hamas has never really respected or submitted to authority, governing itself the way it deems fit. Never before has a Muslim Militant group trained female suicide bombers until Hamas began to recently, against the wishes and orders of senior religious figures and clerics. So how can it now expect others to actually obey and respect what they are saying? Prime Minister Haniyeh certainly has his work cut out for him if he really wants to gain the respect of not just the international community but also his Islamic "brothers".
Debates have been raging since Hamas won the elections in January. Many believe that a resolution for peace in the Middle East, particurlarly Israel and Palestine is never going to come to pass as long as Hamas is in office. Until today, many members of the international community refuse to recognise the newly elected Hamas government. My heart goes out to the people of Palestine who really desire peace. But as for Mr Haniyeh and the rest of his posse, all this violence and bloodshed is just another day in the office.
posted by Clarence Tan @ 9:13 PM
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