From the Independent, Johann Hariri:
Before it falls down the memory hole, we should remember that last
week, Hamas offered a ceasefire in return for basic and achievable
compromises. Don't take my word for it. According to the Israeli press,
Yuval Diskin, the current head of the Israeli security service Shin
Bet, "told the Israeli cabinet [on 23 December] that Hamas is
interested in continuing the truce, but wants to improve its terms."
Diskin explained that Hamas was requesting two things: an end to the
blockade, and an Israeli ceasefire on the West Bank. The cabinet â high
with election fever and eager to appear tough â rejected these terms.
week, Hamas offered a ceasefire in return for basic and achievable
compromises. Don't take my word for it. According to the Israeli press,
Yuval Diskin, the current head of the Israeli security service Shin
Bet, "told the Israeli cabinet [on 23 December] that Hamas is
interested in continuing the truce, but wants to improve its terms."
Diskin explained that Hamas was requesting two things: an end to the
blockade, and an Israeli ceasefire on the West Bank. The cabinet â high
with election fever and eager to appear tough â rejected these terms.
