Arafat is interested in developing a relationship with all the leaders of the world in order to maintain his legitimacy, his role in establishing a Palestinian state. And you cannot ignore the weight and value of the Vatican -- especially the pope. |
Israel has been denying Palestinian self-determination, Palestinian statehood for the past 50 years. Today he (Arafat) cannot afford to legitimize that role Israel has been playing. |
Lets play the political game of contacts and dialogue, |
No agreement is visible. No agreement is possible. No future is there in the life of the two peoples as long as Sharon is in office. |
The Palestinians are expecting the new administration in Washington to take seriously the threats of the Sharon agenda. |
The problem for Arafat today, |