John Kerry's Mideast Surrender

John Kerry's Mideast Surrender

The United States should also seek to reverse the deterioration of Palestinian government that has occurred since the 79-year-old Mr. Abbas — whose term as elected president expired more than five years ago — forced out a reformist prime minister. Corruption has steadily increased, as have human rights abuses. New elections should be held, with the proviso that groups advocating violence are excluded. Palestinian statehood must be built on the foundation of working democratic institutions. The Obama administration should place that principle at the center of a new, more pragmatic policy.

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