….Mohammed Abed, a graduate student and lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said it is untrue that Hamas has refused to negotiate with Israel or recognize the Jewish state.
“The leadership of Hamas has been willing to go for a negotiated settlement, at least one that will end hostilities, for 20 or 30 years,” said Abed, who is a member of Students for Alternative Palestinian Agenda.
He also disputed the notion that Hamas derives its power from violence.