OPINION:
The 1993 Oslo accords recognized the Palestinian Liberation Organization as the sole representative of the Arabs of Palestine (“US puts Palestinians on notice: DC office may be shuttered,” Web, Nov. 17). This terrorist group was supposed to change its spots, but it has not.
In return for ignoring other Arab leaders and factions, it was invited to set up headquarters in Ramallah and to begin a peace process with Israel. It pledged to prepare the population for life alongside Israel and to end violence and enticement to violence. It also pledged not to attack Israel in international forums.
Well, it lied from day one. It has rejected every peace offer from Israel, even those offered by the Obama administration. It is apparent the PLO/Fatah has manipulated everyone. It’s time for them to leave the stage. With support of major Arab-League players and the United States, the Palestinians can find new leadership. If not, they will remain the world’s major welfare recipients and others will determine their fate. Likely, their neighbors will take the decision out of their hands. They only became recognized as a people in 1964, when the KGB and Egypt formed the PLO. Perhaps that experiment is over.
LEN BENNETT
Deerfield Beach, Fla.
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