[Jerusalem Post] Herb Keinon - What has become increasingly clear since Annapolis is that there are two different universes. There is the universe of Annapolis meetings and Paris conferences, of handshakes and speeches; and there is the universe of Hamas entrenchment in Gaza, arms smuggling from Egypt, Kassam rockets and IDF military actions. The ongoing smuggling from Egypt into Gaza poses a strategic threat to Israel, as an emboldened Hamas strengthened with massive quantities of explosives and weapons would doom any diplomatic process with the Palestinians. For a diplomatic process to work, both sides need to be in a position to compromise. With Hamas gaining military strength and very much in control of Gaza, Abbas will be unable to compromise on any of the core issues until Hamas' wings are clipped.
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