Letter to Reuters

From: Dr. Michael Berenhaus
Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 12:05 AM
To: 'editor@reuters.com'
Subject: letter to Foreign Editor

Dear Editor,

Thank you for the article "Hamas denies ready for two-state solution" [April 7, 2006]; it clears up some common misconceptions. By saying that supporting a two-state solution, Hamas would “risk losing its constituency,” their Deputy Prime Minister Naser al-Shaer reaffirms that Hamas was voted in for its policy of a one-state solution – an Arab state in place of a Jewish state - not because of its so-called humanitarian work, as has been reported elsewhere. This statement by the Deputy Prime Minister, straight from the horse’s mouth, drop kicks that theory. If Hamas had been voted in "for humanitarian reasons", they would be happy to accept a two state solution, recognize Israel, and denounce violence so that humanitarian monies would start rolling in. It is clear: Hamas was voted in for its proclaimed goal to wipe Israel off the map and replace it with a Muslim country. Those who don't see this - the Hamas apologists - don’t have a leg to stand on.

Michael Berenhaus