Dr. Aaron Lerner
IMRA
09 May '10
“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 list 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?
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