Archive for September, 2003

Sep 28 2003

Protesting Pilots Key to Mideast

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The protest statement signed by 27 Israeli airmen could go a long way in unlocking the puzzle that has kept the Middle East violence from abetting. By publicly stating their opposition to air strikes against Palestinian civilian targets and their refusal to carry out such missions, these brave Israelis can make a key contribution to reaching a lasting cease fire, an important step on the way to reaching a comprehensive peace. Much regional and international support will be needed to reach this important goal but the airmen’s protest could help close a missing piece of the puzzle. Continue Reading »

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Sep 26 2003

Israeli Double-Talk of Peace

Published by under Articles,Palestinian politics

Ten years ago I had the honor of being the first Palestinian journalist to interview Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, for the leading daily Al Quds. “Mr. Prime Minister,” I asked him, “what is your vision for the future of the Palestinians in 10 or 15 years?”

“I believe that the future of the Palestinians must be somehow connected with Jordan,” Rabin answered, after a short pause. Continue Reading »

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Sep 16 2003

If Palestinian independence is threatened, we Are All Arafat

Published by under Articles,Palestinian politics

Jerusalem — In the presidential and parliamentary elections that took place in 1996, I remember clearly my pride in participating in those first-ever Palestinian elections. US president Carter and others were among the many observers who monitored the elections and concluded that these elections were free and fair. Continue Reading »

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Sep 13 2003

The Challenges Facing the New Palestinian Prime Minister

Published by under Articles,Palestinian politics

The new Palestinian prime minister Ahmed Qurei has a daunting challenge ahead of him. He needs to walk between the rain drops of continued Israeli military actions against Palestinians, US ambivalence and lack of real support for the peace process and militant Palestinian groups who want to carry out acts of revenge every time one of their leaders is assassinated. Continue Reading »

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