Hamas and Fatah Give Up on Negotiations

Hamas and Fatah officials left Cairo after negotiations on a Palestinian unity government. Shortly after Israel left Gaza, Hamas militants violently took over the territory. Ever since, Hamas has controlled the Gaza Strip, or Hamasistan as I like to call it, while Fatah, the ruling party of the Palestinian Authority, controls much of the West Bank.

The two parties have tried to work together on a peace deal, but no agreement was reached. If the Palestinians cannot even get along with themselves, how do people expect Israel to get along with them? Also, since there is no clear cut leader, who is Israel supposed to negotiate with for a peace treaty. An agreement with Fatah means nothing to Hamas. As long as the Palestinians are divided, peace will be an elusive dream.