Israel, US alliance leaves PA in disarray

[drdon326]

Even as the Palestinians digested the implications of the Bush declarations, they watched on helplessly as Israel then assassinated the leader of Hamas Abdel-Aziz Rantissi.

Yasser Arafat and the rest of the Palestinian leadership have fired off a plethora of statements "condemning" and "denouncing" the developments and issuing routine appeals for international intervention but with little hope of a change on the ground.

"The Palestinian leadership finds itself in a position where it is at the mercy of events," leading independent MP Hanan Ashrawi said.

The one-time peace negotiator said the Palestinians had to tidy up their own house if they really wanted the help of the international community in the face of Sharon's plans.

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more from Hanan "What PA antisemitism?" Ashrawi here

[cantwealljustgetalong]

1. what a brainstorm...

"We must draw up plans which can actually be implemented rather than just repeating generalities and slogans"...

[physioex]

2. AIPAC, PNAC, and the Saudis are the real enemies....

Until we can break their stronghold lobbying efforts, we are going to sit around being somebodys "bitch". Course that is easier said than done...... :(

[Noon_Blue_Apples]

3. but can DU break this hold?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=124&topic_id=64646&mesg_id=64646