would hamas and fatah come together if palestine got everything it wanted?

Question

I'm really wondering what the differences are between the 2, not concerning the conflict with Israel...

Answer 1

No-- the converse, actually. Generally speaking, factions are united by having a common enemy. Once that disappears, they start fighting amongst themselves. The fact that Hamas and Fatah are *already* fighting despite the fact that Israel is still in the equation does not bode well for them. I think if Israel were not an issue, there would be a fight to the finish. (Speculation, but in my opinion, if Israel were to evaporate, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria would invade and split "Palestine" among them, and that would be the end of it.)

As far as ideological differences, Hamas is extremist-religious; they want a state under Islamic law (sharia). Fatah is not interested in this (they are too busy stashing foreign aid money in their private bank accounts).

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Answer 2

Given that Hamas went beserk in Gaza and murdered many Fatah members and supporters, possibly not...!

More likely, these two groups would just compete violently to control a Palestinian state. Remember they have quite different ideas.

Fatah, though corrupt, is more moderate and has said for some time that it would hold peace talks with Israel; this is why Israel was hoping so desperately that Fatah would win the election.

Hamas, however, has refused, to this day, to even recognize Israel, let alone open up a dialogue. This is a terrorist organisation, pure and simple. I doubt they would be happy sharing power with the more moderate Fatah.

Answer 3

That depends. Does humus and fatah come with lettuce and tomatoes?

Answer 4

Don't count on it. Any two parties caught up in a "power grab"- SELDOM decide to "bury the hatchet" & unite. More often- they'll just keep fighting it out until either one is defeated, or a third party steps in & wipes them BOTH out. (...Enter- Israel...).