The Post-Election Picture: In a new poll of Palestinian opinion since Hamas' victory, the Jerusalem Media & Communication Center found that 73.9% of Palestinians did not expect Hamas' overwhelming majority in the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) elections.

Lack Of Peace Process Helped Drive Palestinians Into Hamas' Arms: The Palestinian Center for Policy Survey Research (PSR) released its exit polling from the recent Palestinian elections, revealing that a lack of a peace process with Israel contributed significantly to Hamas' stunning victory over Fatah.

Raise The Drawbridge. According to the definition of high-ranking Israeli security officials, the formation of a Hamas government means a freeze in relations with Israel.

Curb Your Enthusiasm: ...Hamas DID NOT receive a majority of the vote, although they received a majority of the legislative seats...