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2008-02-01 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

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Posted by Fred 2008-02-01 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top
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#1 "Gaza's independence"

like Abbas is going to agree to that.

Posted by liberalhawk 2008-02-01 09:08|| 2008-02-01 09:08|| Front Page Top

#2 If abbas were able to think strategically, he might not just agree to Gaza's independence, he might insist on it.

That way, his rule on the W Bank (and for that matter his life) might be prolonged.

Posted by mhw">mhw 2008-02-01 11:33|| http://hypocrisy-incorporated.blogspot.com/]">[http://hypocrisy-incorporated.blogspot.com/] 2008-02-01 11:33|| Front Page Top

#3 I understand that logic, MHW, but agreeing to partition would be a huge blow to his prestige on the West Bank, where most Pals arent ready to give up on Gaza. He'd be toast.

Posted by liberalhawk 2008-02-01 12:21|| 2008-02-01 12:21|| Front Page Top

#4 I agree LH that Abbas would be unpopular (or maybe more unpopular) in the shortrun.

However, after the a succession of Gaza (which is a probable) and the subsequent slaughter/repression of remaining fatah activists, Abbas would look good.

Posted by mhw">mhw 2008-02-01 12:45|| http://hypocrisy-incorporated.blogspot.com/]">[http://hypocrisy-incorporated.blogspot.com/] 2008-02-01 12:45|| Front Page Top

#5 But clearly President Abbas is not able to think strategically, and not able to act strategically even if he could, so the point is moot. Anyway, Hamas/Gaza have already seceded, however informally, so that's moot, too.

Posted by trailing wife">trailing wife 2008-02-01 19:52|| 2008-02-01 19:52|| Front Page Top

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