> and it certainly does not mean they're sitting out the election which was your claim. That was 972mag's claim as a precondition for Hamas to enter PLO post e

> and it certainly does not mean they're sitting out the election which was your claim. That was 972mag's claim as a precondition for Hamas to enter PLO post elections (which didn't happen). 1. In 2014, per UAE, Hamas stepped aside to let PA reach a political solution on 1967 borders. PA had nothing to show for that. 2. In 2021, 35 parties alongside Hamas (via proxy or not) favoured elections in WB, E Jerusalem, and Gaza. PA called it off. In both those cases, doubt it was all Abu Mazen on his own, without the backing of the Knesset. > And again, bringing up random Likudniks does not refute... Two things: 1. You seem to place emphasis on direct quotes from Hamas but dismiss direct quotes from Likudniks (that prove they're no supporters of 2SS, which is why they may have pushed Abu Mazen to prevent elections). 2. Random? That's the longest serving Israeli Prime Minister. Anywho, it seems we both agree on what happened (sabotage of the peace process) just not what led to it (right-wing Israeli rulers).