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11/12/2004:

"Palestinians must unite, guard against Zionist infiltration"

THE need for unity amongst Palestinians is greatest now that their illustrious leader, Yasser Arafat, has died.

If Palestinians are not united now, with the change of guard in Palestine, there is a real threat of the Palestinian leadership being infiltrated by pro-Bush and pro-Israeli elements, who will inevitably concede to the never-ending demands of Israel.

The problems of Palestine are amongst the most worrying in the world today. It is disheartening to note the relative laxity with which the international community handles the question of Palestine. In a world where human rights and democracy are readily propagated, it is sheer hypocrisy when one sees the suffering and humiliation that Palestinians have to endure.

Full Article : zimbabweherald.com