Dahlan is the former leader of Fatah in Gaza. Interestingly, he speaks fluent Hebrew, which he learned during his numerous imprisonments in Israel. According to Wikipedia, “Dahlan was chosen to head the Preventive Security Force in Gaza after the signing of the Oslo Accords. He built up a force of 20,000 men, making him one of the most powerful Palestinian leaders, dealing regularly with the CIA and Israeli intelligence officials.”

Benjamin Netanyahu has been in talks with Dahlan as well.

I found an article dated February 6, 2014, with the following on Dahlan:

FTA: “In contrast, Dahlan is believed by some senior level government officials in Jerusalem to genuinely desire peace with Israel. Supporters of the discussions inside the Israeli government also believe that Dahlan could act as an important bridge between the West Bank and Gaza, which was at one point Dahlan’s power center, according to the report… Furthermore, Dahlan himself has claimed that he, and not Abbas, can be counted on to bring peace. Dahlan reportedly sent a letter to the American government in 2010 in which he said that, “There is no choice but to replace Abbas with someone who can deliver results.”

(http://www.algemeiner.com/2014/02/06/report-netanyahu-in-talks-with-another-palestinian-arab-leader-instead-of-abbas/)

Dahlan’s bold assertion that he can be “counted on to bring peace” and “deliver results” seems to reveal a confident, if not egotistical, personality, the sort of individual who is given to using “flatteries”, and ingratiating himself with those are in positions to advise and influence policy makers in order to advance his agenda. (Note that he wrote a letter to the USG.) It would not be surprising that pro-Palestinian/pro-Muslim elements in our own Government (including our intelligence agencies), who are eager for “peace” and a Palestinian state, would seek to dialogue with the likes of Dahlan and be “flattered” (and deceived?) by him. He will be interesting to watch.

Lastly, I am reminded of Phil. H.’s comments regarding our country being deceived and betrayed; the deceivers and betrayers are in our own government, including our intelligence agencies. Will these deceivers and betrayers enable the AC to come to power?

Thanks for allowing me to comment.