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Sunday, May 9, 2010
Observation: Defining \223Trust Undermini[...]

Observation: Defining “Trust Undermining” Palestinian Action
Dr. Aaron Lerner Date: 9 May 2010

“As both parties know, if either takes significant actions during the
proximity talks that we judge would seriously undermine trust, we will
respond to hold them accountable and ensure that negotiations continue.”
Statement on Special Envoy George Mitchell's Trip
The State Department
Washington, DC
May 9, 2010
www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2010/05/141637.htm

What constitutes Palestinian serious "trust undermining?

Just the amorphous "incitement"?

Well, what confidence can Israel have of Palestinian intentions when they
continue taking a leading role in:

1. Efforts to keep Israel out of various international bodies such as the
OECD.

2. Initiatives to condemn Israel in various international forums.

3. Promoting various economic sanctions against Israel.

4. Supporting and encouraging the harassment of Israeli official on campuses
around the world.

And here’s one that the United States itself is guilty in aiding, abetting
and encouraging: the absolutely stunning and appalling official Palestinian
demand that every Palestinian held by Israel for terror activities –
regardless of what they did (e.g. no matter how heinous the crime) or when
they did it (including a minute ago) should be set free. That’s “set free”.
Not handed over to the PA justice system. Set free. Period.

And the lsit goes on.

Question: Will the United States consider any of the above “trust
undermining” or will President Obama’s and Secretary of State Clinton’s
determination to give the Palestinians a passing grade come what may cause
them to ignore all of this?

Better question: Will Prime Minister Netanyahu’s team limit its complaints
regarding Palestinian behavior to Palestinian incitement and essentially
give the Palestinians a free pass for everything else that they do that
undermines trust?

Dr. Aaron Lerner, Director IMRA (Independent Media Review & Analysis)
(Mail POB 982 Kfar Sava)
Tel 972-9-7604719/Fax 972-3-7255730
INTERNET ADDRESS: imra@netvision.net.il
Website: http://www.imra.org.il

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