Direct talks with Hamas are concerning as they may legitimize a “terrorist group,” former Israeli Ambassador to the US Itamar Rabinovich says. #Hamas
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00:00I'm just wondering about another development that we found out about in the last day or
00:05so. The White House confirming that direct talks are taking place with Hamas, which I
00:10think is unprecedented. Correct me if I'm wrong. Do you think that's something that's
00:14likely to worry the Israeli leadership?
00:17It is worrying because it's a form of recognition, maybe legitimization, if external powers,
00:28particularly a superpower, it is directly with a terrorist organization. It does give
00:34that organization a certain kind of legitimacy. And it's awkward for Israelis. Israel does
00:41not want to see that. But the White House attitude on this is a familiar trend or strand
00:50of American pragmatism. If you don't give me results on other tracks, then I will try
00:56the direct track. And if you don't like it that much, then too bad.