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| Middle East |
| Dahlan quits... |
| 2002-10-15 |
| Palestinian National Security Adviser Mohammed Dahlan has resigned over the slow pace of internal reforms, but Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has yet to accept the resignation. Wants to wait and see what he does after his house is shot up, I guess... The official said Arafat informed members of his Fatah Central Committee during a meeting on Sunday of Dahlan's decision, but did not himself comment on it. Dahlan resigned as head of the Palestinian Preventive Security Service in the Gaza Strip earlier this year, again citing differences over reforms. Since Dahlan once had an original thought, he might see the end approaching for Yasser's gangsterocracy and not want to be in the line of fire. When the entire ediface collapses, he can be in a position to either get out of town quick, before the Hamas get him, or to step in as the "moderate" alternative with Israeli support. Thanks to Steve for the reminder... |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |