Speaking to NPR, Obama dropped an ominous phrase regarding Hamas: their recognition of Israel need not include “prejudging what various grievances or claims are appropriate.”
This is Arafat’s infamous springboard concept: recognize Israel, get a Palestinian state, and then…
Obama offers Hamas the opportunity just to recognize Israel rhetorically and then destroy the Zionists through various legal claims—to the right of refugee return, Israeli Arab autonomy, land claims, etc.
