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A Palestinian Alternative
By Micah Halpern

Tuesday December 13, 2005

I've Been Thinking:

There is an interesting political move afoot in the Palestinian Authority.
If it worked, it would be a true step forward. But I am doubtful it will succeed.

The idea is to create a new, middle of the road, non-corrupt political party that will provide the Palestinian people with an alternative in the upcoming January elections.
The idea it so provide an alaternative choice to Hamas and Fatah.

The people behind the party include Hanan Ashrawi, Yasser Abed Rabbo, and Salem Fayed.
All are very well connected and well thought of Palestinian leaders.
Ashrawi is known for her eloquence. Abed Rabbo sponsored the Geneva Plan. Fayed is the minister of finance, fighting corruption within the PA.

An alternative would be nice. But this alternative may just backfire, strengthening the Hamas numbers by splitting the more liberal elements of Palestinian society. On the other hand, it might be what it takes to give Abbas a serious kick in the pants and force him to seriously crack down on corruption and terror and chaos.

Good luck.

4 June 2017 12:14 PM in Thoughts


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