The Palestinian people are doomed as regards having a normal life in a democratic entity with secure borders and mutual recognition of their neighbours. Why? Simply put, Hamas’ terrorist dictatorship is entrenched in Gaza and will remain in place short of the IDF defeating them militarily. On the West Bank, it’s no better with a corruption-ridden Palestinian Authority also entrenched without resorting to legislative or presidential elections. In short, an absolute total disaster across Palestinian lands. How can anyone have any optimism for the future? A two-state solution, or even a confederation or federation with an existing state in the region is seemingly decades away.
I would encourage Naomi Klein to move to Gaza where she can experience the freedom of Hamas.
Warren,
The Palestinian people are doomed as regards having a normal life in a democratic entity with secure borders and mutual recognition of their neighbours. Why? Simply put, Hamas’ terrorist dictatorship is entrenched in Gaza and will remain in place short of the IDF defeating them militarily. On the West Bank, it’s no better with a corruption-ridden Palestinian Authority also entrenched without resorting to legislative or presidential elections. In short, an absolute total disaster across Palestinian lands. How can anyone have any optimism for the future? A two-state solution, or even a confederation or federation with an existing state in the region is seemingly decades away.