The Palestinian third way

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THE Palestinian leadership is more committed than ever to obtaining statehood through the United Nations General Assembly. But despite this commitment, there is worry that success in New York might not necessarily mean success in Nablus or Hebron.

There are many reasons the UN route is the correct strategy for Palestinians today. Under the leadership of Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian Authority has convincingly addressed Israel’s security concerns. Israeli and US military officials are on the record as praising the success of the Palestinian security in dealing with anti-Israel violence.

The Abbas security doctrine also extends to the issue of incitement. Palestine TV witnessed major changes that saw its viewership increase and the Israeli complaints about its content disappear.

Emotional video clips praising martyrdom were replaced by public service announcements shot in Gaza reflecting the importance of the family.
The Palestinian ministry of education has become so successful and focused on its mission that USAID is willing to publicly praise and financially support it.

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