Can this union be saved?

The Unity Government of the Palestinian Authority or the legislative marriage between Fatah & Hamas which was suppose to be formed 8 months ago, 6 months ago, 3 months ago, 2 weeks ago etc., has a new mandate according to this Reuters report:

GAZA (Reuters) - The ruling Islamic militant group Hamas said on Tuesday a planned Palestinian unity government would not recognize Israel or accept a two-state solution to the Middle East conflict.

Hamas's stance could undercut Palestinian efforts to form a unity government acceptable to Israel and its closest ally, the United States, casting doubts on whether an eight-month-old Western economic boycott would be lifted.

Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum said the agenda of the proposed unity government between Hamas and President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah faction "will not recognize Israel and will not include accepting the two-state solution."

"We reject the two-state solution, which is the vision of U.S. President George Bush, because it represents a clear recognition of Israel," Barhoum said. "Our position in this regard remains unchanged. We reject joining in any government that recognizes Israel."

If past behaviour is any way to predict future actions - a Fatah official will be issuing an official denial in English for the West.