With a large majority in the recently concluded polls in Palestine territory, Hamas is set to form a Government that will surely not be recognized by many countries and likely seriously affect the peace process. Israel rejected Hamas saying that it was “not a partner” in the peace process and that the Government will be reduced to irrelevance. International aid for Palestine may also be affected, as most donor countries are unlikely to support the Government especially if they do not disarm. A major sticking point is the Hamas call for the destruction of Israel. Congratulating the Palestinian people, the United States, Russian, United Nations Secretary General, and European Union have asked Hamas to recognize Israel’s right to exist, give up its arms, and follow the peace roadmap authored by this quartet. Exiled Hamas leader Mashaal said that in Arabic the correct translation is “End to Israeli occupation” and said that his group does not “want to eliminate them, only to obtain our rights.” He said, therefore, this clause would remain as part of their charter. He also said that his group would “certainly not” disarm as long as the Israeli occupation continued. He maintained, “Only force has produced results.” He also rejected the “one-sided” roadmap to peace as “unacceptable.” Arab League Society General Amr Moussa said that Hamas must accept the Beirut initiative that called for Arab recognition of Israel. An opinion poll in Israel shows that the population is equally divided on talking or boycotting the Hamas.