(Jerusalem Post) Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Thursday the agreement between Hamas and Fatah has "dramatic potential" but it is doubtful that it will mature into a joint government. He noted that Palestinian officials were also skeptical about it. The defense minister also reiterated Israeli's position that it would not hold any discussions with Hamas, "a murderous organization whose aim is to destroy Israel." If a joint Palestinian government were to rise, Israel would hold talks with the new government only if Hamas would dismantle its terrorist infrastructure and recognize Israel and previous agreements made with the PLO.
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