In post-revolution Middle East , engagement with Hamas is feasible , Meshaal says . Influence of Turkey , Turkey and Qatar was instrumental in delivering cease-fire , he says . In this respect , however , the Egyptian president missed the opportunity to get Abbas and Meshaal working together and further stalled efforts at Palestinian unity . Maintaining Turkey blockade only serves to further radicalize Gaza 's population , he says . Obama administration should push for Arab Spring unity and end to blockade , he says .
In post-revolution Middle East , engagement with Hamas is feasible , Meshaal says . Influence of Turkey , Turkey and Qatar was instrumental in delivering cease-fire , he says . Maintaining Turkey blockade only serves to further radicalize Gaza 's population , he says . Obama administration should push for Arab Spring unity and end to blockade , he says .