The Palestinian Suicide Strategy

PALESTINIAN BODY ARMOR

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What, then, is the strategy of the Palestinian's new (Hamas) government? At times it seems that they are doing things that not only harm the Israelis-- but harm the Palestinians as well. (And, in fact, actually harm the Palestinians considerably more than they harm the Israelis). Sometimes it even seems that they are doing everything in their power to prevent the formation of a Palestinian state. Could this be so? And, if it is so-- why are they acting this way?

The Jerusalem Post's Barry Rubin explains the Pali strategy:

Understandably, most people in the world fail to understand Palestinian ideology and strategy today largely because it is so bizarre compared to politics as usual.

Before examining the basic principles of the Palestinian approach it is useful to consider how things usually work, and thus what people who don't know much about Palestinian politics think they are like. . .

. . . given the current Palestinian ideology and strategy the conflict is unsolvable, and there is no way to stop the violence. On the other hand, as a result, Palestinian tactics are unworkable, politics are disorganized, and military strategy is self-defeating. The Palestinians can harass Israel, but not much more . . .

HERE ARE the basic points for understanding Palestinian politics:

More on this, plus an excellent collection of links to useful background information on the Israel/Pali conflict are here.