The Washington Post felt the need to print an editorial written by a convicted terrorist, Mousa Abu Marzook, arguing on behalf of Hamas. The WaPo tells us this much, but why give space to a terrorist in one of this nation’s two newspapers of record?

A new era in the struggle for Palestinian liberation is upon us. Through historic fair and free elections, the Palestinian people have spoken.

Accordingly, America’s long-standing tradition of supporting the oppressed’s rights to self-determination should not waver. The United States, the European Union and the rest of the world should welcome the unfolding of the democratic process, and the commitment to aid should not falter. Last week’s victory of the Change and Reform Party in the Palestinian legislative elections signals a new hope for an occupied people.

By “Change and Reform” Marzook means Hamas is ready to segregate schools and implement Sharia Law, something which the West does not stand for and is against our principles. Then again, it should be against our principles to allow a convicted terrorist space to write a plea for continued financial aid, aid that would, without question, result in deaths of innocent Israelis and Palestinians.

Our society has always celebrated pluralism in keeping with the unique history and traditions of the Holy Land. In recognizing Judeo-Christian traditions, Muslims nobly vie for and have the greatest incentive and stake in preserving the Holy Land for all three Abrahamic faiths.

Considering Hamas refuses to recognize Israel, the above quote of Marzook’s is nothing more than rubbish packaged in a feel-good way. Marzook represents people whom call out “death to Jews” and “death to Christians” on a regular basis, yet he tries to tell the readers of the WaPo Hamas “has always celebrated pluralism.” Sorry, I don’t buy it.

Just because Hamas was elected into power in Palestine does not mean they have changed their tune, in fact they have stayed at the status quo.

For the sake of peace, the United States must abandon its position of isolation and join the rest of the world in calling for an end to the occupation, assuring the Palestinians their right to self-determination.

Of course Marzook does not mention it was the United States who pressured Israel to follow the Road Map to Peace and advocated the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, a mistake as far as I am concerned especially given what has transpired since the withdrawal. He calls for concessions, yet it is Hamas who has called the international demand Hamas recognize Israel or not receive any aid an “unfair condition.” Concessions go two ways, and Hamas had yet to make one.

Both Captain’s Quarters and The Jawa Report have more. Gateway Pundit is following the news of the international community’s aid to Hamas.

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