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A Peace Agreement Between Hamas and Fatah
[Chicago Sun-Times] Editorial - The Mecca agreement disappointed the hopes of the international community by failing to acknowledge the right of Israel to exist, renounce violence against it or do more than promise "respect" for previous peace agreements between Israel and the Palestinians. Is it any surprise the deal drew praise from Islamic Jihad? Being that Hamas leader Khaled Meshal lives not in Gaza or the West Bank but in Syria, where Hamas is based, the notion of "self government" in Gaza takes a big hit. And his residence in Damascus only underscores the destructive role of Syria and Iran, a major backer of Hamas.