Politics…..Always Surprising

Interests, fights for the power, manipulation are no strange concepts for politics. But the dynamics, the change in positions are somehow always surprising.

Lately the British officials have urged the British government to talk to moderates Hamas members. The Foreign Affairs Committee said through in a report that has been released on Sunday that the government should start talks with moderate Hamas representatives in order to achieve the Quartet's objectives.

It seems that according to the Committee the six months end of fighting in Gaza did not bring any ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

At the same time, the British PM, Gordon BrownGordon Brown, said that the government is open to talks with Hezbollah, but not with Hamas.

In the mean time, the US envoy to the Middle East reaffirmed Washington's friendship with Israel during a visit in the region. There is no doubt about the tight relations between the two countries but maybe someone should take a closer look at the Road Map’s principles, at the duties and responsibilities of the parties involved directly.

While Israel demands its right to exist from the Palestinian side, it continues to build settlements, it holds Gaza under embargo, and it built the Wall and so on.

It is surprising how one can change the rules of the game, according to interests, lack of success and lack of a clear vision. From “we do not negotiate with terrorists” to “engage talks with moderate elements” is quite some shift.

What made them change their mind?