Saturday, September 6, 2003
Or is it? Abu Mazen has resigned, surprisingly not just blaming Israel (although that's first), but also "harsh and dangerous domestic incitement against the government." The article goes on to say it may be further part of a ploy, but that seems difficult for me to be - politics never favors a loser. Also, much talk of what to do with Arafat here...
Israel News : Jerusalem Post Internet Edition - Palestinian Prime Minister Abbas resigns
Abbas, who was backed by Israel and the United States, told a closed-door session of the Palestinian parliament that his decision was final. In a statement issued later, Abbas listed a number of reasons for his resignation, including what he said was Israel's unwillingness to implement its obligations in the "road map" peace plan, and "harsh and dangerous domestic incitement against the government."
Israel immediately warned that it will not accept a new government controlled by Arafat or one of his loyalists, but did not make clear what action it would take, if any.
A Foreign Ministry statement on Saturday said Palestinian President Yasser Arafat was a threat to the stability of the Middle East and ruled out any talks with him. "The Palestinian people need to choose between the way of negotiations and peace, and that of terror and violence."
"The Israeli government will not conduct negotiations with Arafat. The man is part of the problem and not part of the solution. He is a direct cause that threatens stability in the area," the statement said...
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