Hamas is a very interesting political entity, to say the least.  I understand that there is a great deal of support for the Palestinian people, however I am baffled by those that support Hamas politically.

Egypt has been attempting to aid Israel and Palestine draw up a solid peace agreement since the ceasefire was officially declared on January 18th.  There are a great number of terms that both Hamas and Israel would like met in order to solidify another temporary (I must stress temporary) peace.  They seem to have agreed on nearly everything.  Hamas, however, insists that Israel is blocking the Gaza truce by refusing to reopen the border crossings.  AFP has more, 

"The enemy gave opaque and incomplete answers through Egypt that do not amount to a lifting of the blockade," Meshaal said, referring to the tight restrictions on Gaza border crossings that Israel has imposed since the Islamists' 2007 seizure of the Palestinian territory.

"The enemy has yet to offer a lifting of the blockade and a reopening of the border crossings. They have given no guarantee and we will not agree to any truce except in exchange for a lifting of the blockade and a reopening of the crossings."

How can Hamas expect Israel to open borders when Hamas is continually attacking Israel?  Hamas is anticipating the border to open so that they can send their operatives into Israel.  Israelis know this, so they will not open the crossings.  Hamas, in turn, is using this as propaganda against Israeli oppression.

So, lets understand Israel's options.  Either they open the border crossings, letting in countless terrorists into their land, or they keep the border closed, preventing the terrorists from entering but then having the terrorists label them as the oppressors.  I don't think it takes much of a genius to figure out which option to pick.  Somehow, Hamas doesn't see the logic here.

To make matters more interesting, now the UN is ceasing aid to Gaza.  At first glance, Palestinian sympathisers will likely say that Israel has managed to convince the UN to stop Aid.  Well, they are wrong.  It turns out that Hamas is stealing the aid meant for Palestinians to help their supporters.  The Associated Press reports,

UNRWA said the suspension would remain in effect until the aid is returned and the agency receives credible assurances from the Hamas government that such thefts will end.

This is highly unlikely.  The stolen aid has been distributed to Hamas's supporters long ago.  Hamas is upset that this aid is being used as a political tool, which is justifiable.  The west is notorious for giving with the right hand, while taking with the left.  In Hamas's case, however, it is difficult for me to justify supporting such a regime.  If Hamas truly wanted peace, they could at least make an attempt at it, rather than make ridiculous demands then rattle their sabres when no one takes them seriously.