Nabil Shaath has become the first high-ranking Fatah member to visit Gaza since the Hamas takeover. He made a point of delivering his passport for registration in Gaza, thus formally recognizing Hamas’ authority there.
Palestinians issue their own passports, which are recognized by more than 70 countries and allow visa-free entry into more than 40 countries. But Israelis delude themselves into thinking that Palestine is somehow not a state yet.
