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Article: THIS IS A MIDEAST ROAD MAP TO WHO KNOWS WHERE.(P-I Focus)(Column)
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- Seattle Post-Intelligencer
- Article date:
- May 4, 2003
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Byline: SA'ID GHAZALI The Independent
The release of the "road-map" peace plan and the appointment of the new Palestinian Prime Minister, Mahmoud Abbas, are being seen around the world as a new window of opportunity to resolve the Middle East conflict.
But most Palestinians, from those on the street to political leaders, do not think the road map is a such a big deal - or that it will end their suffering and meet their national aspirations.
The road map is no more than an entrance ticket to the dance hall where the Israelis will play the same old tunes against "terror."
The Palestinian officials, with their V.I.P. cards and what's ...