Hypocrites on the world’s stage.

It is amazing to follow the news these days. Politicians come in “busloads” to stand up for the good cause. They are all so concerned about the Palestinian people and the situation in the area.
I am moved to tears….
Europe’s leaders are getting together to form a solid unit in worlds policy. They want to be the future’s strong fist in the Middle East talks. It is obvious that as one U.S. president is busy packing his bags to leave and the next is on the train with his suitcases heading for the White House, this is the perfect time to ensure strategic positions for the future.
Every Prime Minister knows that to be taken seriously he must make sure to be standing in the front line and next to either Olmert or Mubarak on the group pictures. All of them know that the one who speaks on behalf of the others is secured even more time in the focus of the worlds attention.
Israel has decided on a one sided cease fire . The Minister of Defense said that the army has reached its goals and that if there is a possibility for an agreement to ensure the country’s security the IDF will withdraw completely.
Hamas claims that the victory belongs to them. One day after, and independently of Israel, they have announced cease fire. Hamas leader, Ishmail Haniyeh gave a speech in which he said that “the enemy did not achieve what they aimed at.” “ He praised the heroic fighting of Hamas and added that “in spite of the wounds, the people did not put their heads down (give in ) but rather kept an upright position which will be remembered for generations to come.”
Fatah is celebrating Hamas defeat and have arrested hundreds (at least 600 )of Hamas activists on the West Bank. They consider this a new opportunity to get up from the bench and take part in the game.
The Palestinian civilians are still suffering as they are being pushed around by both their own leaders as well as foreign politicians.
The show must go on…

Elin Elkouby