Israel’s Ehud Olmert said there is still hope for peace with the Palestinians despite Hamas’ political rise to power. “Naturally, the chances of reaching a quick agreement with a Hamas government are much smaller,” the interim prime minister said in an interview broadcast Tuesday by Israel Radio. “On the other hand, despite the reduced chances, hope has not ended. I am responsible for two things: The struggle against Hamas and preserving the hope and opportunity of reaching an accord.”
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