But Hamas’s victory suggests that the gaps between the Israeli and Palestinian sides will grow even wider, and that the chances for a negotiated settlement will recede even farther into the future. This leaves further unilateral Israeli moves – such as a partial set of withdrawals from selected areas in the West Bank – as the only feasible option.
这也是奥尔穆特的立场。但是，哈马斯获胜意味着巴以之间的分歧将更为巨大，而谈判解决问题的机会将进一步退缩到未来。这样，以色列进一步的单方面行动，例如从西岸特定地区部分撤军就成为唯一可行的选择。现实的冲突管理将取代对解决冲突的乌托邦式的希望。