By Khaled Abu Toameh
Israel made a "big mistake" by ending Operation Cast Lead without overthrowing the Hamas regime in the Gaza Strip, a Palestinian Authority official in Ramallah said on Thursday.
His remarks came as the PA security forces intensified their crackdown on Hamas in the West Bank.
"It was a big mistake to end the war this way," the official said. "The fact that Hamas is still in power is bad for all."
The PA leadership had decided to take draconian measures to thwart any attempt by Hamas to stir unrest in the West Bank, the official also said. Read more ...
Israel made a "big mistake" by ending Operation Cast Lead without overthrowing the Hamas regime in the Gaza Strip, a Palestinian Authority official in Ramallah said on Thursday.
His remarks came as the PA security forces intensified their crackdown on Hamas in the West Bank.
"It was a big mistake to end the war this way," the official said. "The fact that Hamas is still in power is bad for all."
The PA leadership had decided to take draconian measures to thwart any attempt by Hamas to stir unrest in the West Bank, the official also said. Read more ...
Source: Jerusalem Post
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