"In four years as Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas has traveled to the far corners of the earth, but never set foot in the West Bank's largest city, Hebron. Ordinary Palestinians have long grumbled about their leader's trips abroad, some taken during times of intense crisis, such as last year's fierce internal fighting that led to the takeover of Gaza by the Islamic militant Hamas. Abbas aides say he's helping the Palestinian cause by rallying international support."" (thanks Olivia)
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
puppeteering abroad
"In four years as Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas has traveled to the far corners of the earth, but never set foot in the West Bank's largest city, Hebron. Ordinary Palestinians have long grumbled about their leader's trips abroad, some taken during times of intense crisis, such as last year's fierce internal fighting that led to the takeover of Gaza by the Islamic militant Hamas. Abbas aides say he's helping the Palestinian cause by rallying international support."" (thanks Olivia)
