A Deal Only Hamas Could Love

On Monday, former Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk argued for the Obama administration to negotiate a deal which would commit Hamas to stopping attacks from Gaza in return for Israel dropping the blockade.

Former Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk as quoted in Monday's New York Times.

The administration needs to work on a package deal in which Hamas commits to preventing attacks from, and all smuggling into, Gaza. In return, Israel would drop the blockade and allow trade in and out.

Yes indeed let's work on that package deal! Israel allows Hamas to resume importing war material - and in return Hamas solemnly promises not to renew war. Who wouldn't accept a winner proposition like that?