Original sentence: All of this was made somewhat moot for the moment by the election of Hamas, an organization which openly states that it does not recognize Israel's right to exist.Israelis counter that concessions have only led to further violence, as concessions do not cause Palestinian leaders to express more positive views, but only cause them to put more focus on any further concessions which they feel they have not received.Many Palestinians feel that Israeli expression of concern over Israel's security is merely a ploy to deprive them of their basic human rights
Edited sentence: All of this was made somewhat moot by the election of Hamas, an organization which openly states that it does not recognize Israel's right to exist.However, it is hoped that practical concerns will somehow cause the two sides to find new paths to reconciliation.Israelis counter that it often appears that any concessions only lead to further violence, as concessions do not cause Palestinian leaders to express more positive views, but only cause them to put more focus on any further concessions which they feel they have not received.It should be noted, however, that many Palestinians feel that any Israeli expression of concerns is merely a ploy to deprive them of their basic human rights