ISLAMIC JIHAD... JUST LIKE I SAID!!!

A few days ago, I commented on the dangers of Hamas and Fatah not reconciling their differences and how the more radical elements in the movement would rise to the forefront even to the point of circumventing both of them.

Today when I read this article, it became even clear to me that my theory is right on track.

The pressure that Islamic Jihad is placing upon Hamas is nothing new and yet the danger of this movement rising to the forefront grows with each passing day.

Concept of violent overthrow becoming the norm in the region and that will only embolden the Islamic Jihad to continue in uncompromising path.

Internal infighting for power and prestige keeps some of the organizations such as this one off balance, but that will not last forever and that will not prevent them are those like them from continuing to pressure Hamas and Fatah.

Now, it seems outrageous a conversation could be held in which Hamas is painted is somewhat of a rational operation!

As I said before, I in no way condone the actions are the tactics of Hamas, but the simple fact of the matter is their operations in organizations that feel even Hamas is too forgiving and too compromising.

This may be a confusing concept in the West, but it is not to the Israelis or the Arab leaders in the region.

Groups like Islamic Jihad continued to provide the rest of us an excellent measuring point as to just how dire events are becoming.

I would be interested to see the recruiting process inside Islamic Jihad and to obtain what their growth has been in the past 12 months.

When radical extremist organizations become the "flavor of the day" in Syria, then the popularity and prestige of joining groups like Islamic Jihad can only grow.

Okay, make this as simple as we can.

If those organizations that have the ability to "negotiate" cannot find a way to come to some level of understanding, then chaos is not far behind them!

The other dire problems of the region will face is the inability of all parties involved to admit our work towards a nonviolent partnership for the Palestinian cause.

It is and it will remain virtually impossible to convince the Israeli government a relationship between Fatah and Hamas will bring anything positive to the table.

Unfortunately, I probably agree with them!

The difference between Hamas and Islamic Jihad and those like Islamic Jihad is defined in terms insignificant most outsiders.

The drive for power and prestige and yes...... wealth is the real motivation behind all of these groups.

There is absolutely no reason why groups such as Islamic Jihad will do anything to support any type of peaceful movement and the Palestinian cause and in reality it will most likely do everything in her power to prevent.

The future of the Palestinian statehood issue continues to be dark and most likely has no concept of a light at the end of the tunnel.

A youth movement that is truly seeking justice and equality for all of the Palestinians is nowhere to be seen and even if it could be seen it is not armed and is not nearly as determined as the violent actors of Hamas and Islamic Jihad and all the others!

http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2013/02/islamic-jihad-join-plo.html