The downfall of Dahlan
Here are a couple of choice quotes from an analysis of the fall of Mohamed Dahlan. Palestinian analyst Hani al-Masri said Abbas' moves against Dahlan are in a way the result of frustration with the lack of progress toward a Palestinian state, which leaves leaders like Abbas feeling vulnerable.In other words, if only he had a 'state,' Abu Bluff would suddenly become a Democrat. Good luck with that.
"There is a trend in the Palestinian Authority of being less tolerant due to the failure of the peace process," he said.
Abbas himself has not addressed the issue in public.That sounds like the perfect partner for a 'peace process.' What could go wrong?
But the case appears personal, brought on by the Palestinian leader's intolerance for criticism, said political analyst Mouin Rabbani.
"Abbas is extremely sensitive, exceptionally thin-skinned and has an exceptionally high opinion of himself, so the mere act of making personal criticism of him puts you beyond the pale," said Rabbani, who is a senior fellow at the Institute for Palestine Studies.
Labels: egomania, Mahmoud Abbas, Mohamed Dahlan
posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 3:45 PM
1 Comments:
The PA's lack of democratic legitimacy makes it impossible for Israel to attain a lasting peace agreement with it.
Israel's government "negotiated" with an unelected dictator with no real support among his fellow Palestinian Arabs... and lots of internal critics.
What could go wrong indeed.
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