In a story that could mark a major development in the Israel-Palestinian conflict, Al Jazeera is reporting the Hamas-led Palestinian government is willing to recognize Israel if Israel agrees to fully withdraw from the Occupied Territories, including East Jerusalem. The stance would mark a significant shift for Hamas, which is sworn to Israel’s destruction. Israel withdrew from the Gaza Strip last summer but maintains full control over its borders and airspace. It has rejected calls for a full withdrawal from the West Bank, where it continues to expand settlements deep into Palestinian territory.