And in another move that’s sure to bring warmth to what’s left of Carter’s heart, Hamas executed a Palestinian man for “collaborating” with Israel.

(JPost) — In ‘Washington Post’ article, former US president says Palestinian unity deal will prevent violence, lead to peace agreement with Israel.

Former US president Jimmy Carter wrote an article Wednesday telling Washington and the international community to support the Palestninian unity government.

In a Washington Post article, Carter wrote that “if the United States and the international community support this effort, they can help Palestinian democracy and establish the basis for a unified Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza that can make a secure peace with Israel.” However, “if they remain aloof or undermine the agreement,” it may lead to more violence against Israel.

Carter added that the accord between Hamas and Fatah are “a Palestinian contribution to the ‘Arab awakening,'” and that a Palestinian state can not be formed while they are divided. “Instead of exacerbating differences between the two parties,” he wrote, “the international community should help them resolve disagreements through electoral and legislative processes.”

“Palestine?” Never heard of it.

(JPost) — Senior Hamas official Mahmoud Zahar said on Wednesday that Palestine is “hallowed ground” and that his organization will never recognize Israel.

Speaking to Al Jazeera, Zahar said that Palestinians will not give up on their right to Palestine, while recognizing the rule of Poles and Ethiopians in their land.

Hamas and Fatah plan to sign a unity agreement in Cairo on Wednesday, ending a four-year feud between the two main Palestinian movements that remain ideologically and geographically divided.