Abu Mazen´s Gamble

Abbas has placed the quest for Palestinian freedom squarely on the international table. For more than a week, Palestine has been the center of international attention.

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Ein rothaariger junger Mann

MEIN HELD des Jahres ist (bis jetzt) ein junger rothaariger palästinensischer Flüchtling, der in Syrien lebt und Hassan Hejazi heißt. Er war einer von Hunderten von Flüchtlingen, die die Demonstration auf der syrischen Seite des Golan-Grenzzaunes zur Erinnerung an die Nakba („Katastrophe“) hielten – den Exodus von mehr als der Hälfte des palästinensischen Volkes aus dem von Israel im 1948er Krieg eroberten Gebiet. Einige der Demonstranten rannten hinunter bis zum Zaun und überquerten das Minenfeld. Glücklicherweise explodierte keine Mine – vielleicht waren sie einfach zu alt.

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A Brown-haired Young Man

MY HERO of the year (for now) is a young brown-haired Palestinian refugee living in Syria called Hassan Hijazi. He was one of hundreds of refugees who held the demonstration on the Syrian side of the Golan border fence, to commemorate the Naqba – “Disaster” – the exodus of more than half the Palestinian people from the territory conquered by Israel in the war of 1948. Some of the protesters ran down to the fence, crossing a minefield. Luckily, none of the mines exploded – perhaps they were just too old.

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One Word

IN ONE word: Bravo! The news about the reconciliation agreement between Fatah and Hamas is good for peace. If the final difficulties are ironed out and a full agreement is signed by the two leaders, it will be a huge step forward for the Palestinians – and for us. There is no sense in making peace with half a people. Making peace with the entire Palestinian people may be more difficult, but will be infinitely more fruitful. Therefore: Bravo!

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