I think this is a report that has some very important lessons for our region and for the world at large. The report is absolutely categorical that the Palestinian Authority could have and should have (stopped suicide attacks). It had means, it had obligation, in fact instead of stopping suicide attackers, many Palestinian leaders (were) actually praising them. |
One of the factors here is what role Yasser Arafat will play. From some of the statements that he has been making immediately, he doesn't seem to be trying to move the Bethlehem situation to a smooth and quiet resolution. Unfortunately he seems to be trying to use it as another excuse to inflame international passions, and I think that Yasser Arafat could be playing a more constructive role in trying to bring this impasse to an end. |
The withdrawal has created a new legal reality in Gaza. The dismantling of the Israeli military government brings to an end Israeli authority over the area and transfers its responsibility to the Palestinians. |
There is only one thing more deadly than terrorist weapons and that's terrorist know-how. |