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According to the AP, “There have been multiple attempts over the years to bring Hamas and Islamic Jihad into the Fatah-led PLO, the highest body representing the Palestinian cause internationally, but all have foundered.

A main sticking point has been the PLO’s recognition of Israel.”

My question: why not recognize Israel? If Israel is your enemy, wouldn’t it be helpful, tactically speaking, to recognize it so you can unite against it?

In a military sense, both tactically and strategically, short and long-term, what is the benefit of not recognizing Israel? Can anyone explain this to me?

Do you think that not recognizing it is a more effective decision? If so, why?