Why Didn’t the Peace Process Create a Palestinian State? Because Yasir Arafat Didn’t Want One
He wanted to be a wealthy revolutionary, not a founding statesman.
September 15, 2023
Why Didn’t the Peace Process Create a Palestinian State? Because Yasir Arafat Didn’t Want One
He wanted to be a wealthy revolutionary, not a founding statesman.
Concluded 30 years ago last Wednesday, the Oslo Accords were intended to begin a process that would eventually lead to the establishment of an independent Palestinian polity. Yet this final-status agreement was never reached, despite considerable efforts. Paul Cainer, recalling an interview he conducted with Yasir Arafat, explains why:
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