As someone often identified to the right of Rav Kahane and certainly no leftist, I can safely argue in favor of the Palestinians.
They do not support Hamas. In a political vacuum, campaigning against an Israeli puppet or at least collaborator, Hamas got only 44%. That might seem like a lot to citizens of democracies but is very modest in the Middle East where 90% votes and above are common. Some Palestinians bought Hamas’ hints at moderation; some saw no alternative; some went along. Given the extraordinary circumstances of no opposition, a 44% vote is consistent with Hamas’ historical 15-25% support. Also, Hamas gets more votes than the polls indicate because fewer women than men show up at the polls; women are presumably less radical.
The point is, we may dislike the Palestinians, expel them, even inflict retaliatory and collateral damage on them, but do so decently, without silly lies.
I wonder about this. Between Fatah and Hamas (and all the others), it would appear that the majority of Palestinian Arabs ARE supporters of terrorist entities. Granted, they have endured years of brainwashing, deception, and oppression by their 'leaders,' but recent polls taken seem to indicate that a majority of Palestinians DO support Hamas. What is the real difference between Hamas and Fatah? Are they not BOTH terrorist? Is there ANY real "peace partner" to negotiate with in good faith? Israel secures a jail in Jericho, and makes sure that a convincted murderer and terrorist does not go free, and Abbas calls it an "unforgiveable crime." Is that a "peace partner"? Now they are attacking foreigners and threatening more violence against Israel. I am not so sure about how many of them can be "excused," if that is the right term to use. I may not be understanding exactly what you are saying. Perhaps you can clarify, or show me the error of my ways.
There is another poll here that may be relevant to what I am saying:http://www.pmw.org.il/Latest%20bulletins%20new.htm#b261205
This is in response to Kilo Echo 4 comment. I don't read Shoher as suggesting Abbas as peace partner; Shoher rather rejects paper treaties at all. Shoher also, if I recall correctly, discusses in the Samson Blinded why the polls should be taken with caution: Arabs brag to pollsters about their hostility and macho militarism.Shoher, as I read him in this post, doesn't even imply that the Palestinians are good or peaceful. He only carps at a particular lie, that the Palestinians overwhelmingly support Hamas. I agree with Shoher in that after Arafat's demise, Fatah is non-feature in the Palestinian society, and Hamas, the only charismatic entity, receive if anything surprisingly few votes.