The PA Game Plan

Lt. Col. (ret.) Jonathan D. Halevi, JCPA

Dr. Saeb Erekat, a member of the PLO Executive Committee and head of the Palestinian negotiating team, published a new position paper on June 18 that includes a set of recommendations for the Palestinian leadership.

The document outlines a Palestinian strategy for a diplomatic struggle with Israel. Its main points include:

  • Annulling the PLO’s recognition of Israel
  • A diplomatic campaign to recruit international support to coerce an Israeli withdrawal to the 1967 lines
  • Insisting on the “right of return” of Palestinian “refugees” along with their descendants
  • Rejection of any proposals for a temporary or partial settlement with Israel
  • A legal battle against Israel in the international arena aimed at constraining Israel’s ability to defend itself against Palestinian terror

  • Strategic cooperation with Hamas and Islamic Jihad by integrating them into the PLO’s institutions
  • The waging of an all-out “peaceful popular struggle” against Israel (defined by Palestinian leadership as local terror attacks

The document reflects the old Palestinian strategy of “stages,” which regards an Israeli withdrawal to the 1967 borders as affording an improved posture to continue the struggle.

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Lt. Col. (ret.) Jonathan D. Halevi is a senior researcher of the Middle East and radicalIslam at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. He is a co-founder of the OrientResearch Group Ltd.

July 1, 2015 | 2 Comments »

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  1. Annulling the PLO’s recognition of Israel

    Excellent. It is time to end the charade. Whenever the Palis loudly proclaim their annihilistic hatred of Jews, it becomes more difficult for the Israeli Left to impose its dangerous policy of appeasement.

    So annul recognition. And while you’re at it, put Hitler’s likeness on your flag. The less you hide your intentions, the better.