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Article: Don't fault Israel for Palestinians' intransigence.(Commentary)(Arafat's death offers opportunity for a more balanced, sensitive approach)
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- The Register Guard (Eugene, OR)
- Article date:
- November 21, 2004
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Byline: Margot Helphand and Craig Weinerman For The Register-Guard
Former Israeli U.N. Representative Abba Eban once said that when it comes to making peace with Israel, "the Palestinians never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity."
With the passing of Yasser Arafat from the scene, yet another opportunity materializes for new Palestinian leaders, not compromised by terror and corruption, to negotiate a peace deal with Israel.
Likewise, Arafat's departure presents The Register-Guard with an opportunity to re-examine its editorial policy of blaming Israel for the current stalemate in the peace process.
While Israel, like other ...