Arafat Rejected The Deal Because, As A

When We Are Unwilling To Draw Clear Moral Lines Between Free Societies And Fear Societies, When We Are Unwilling To Call The Former Good And The Latter Evil, We Will Not Be Able To Advance The Cause Of Peace Because Peace Cannot Be Disconnected From Freedom.

The Message Of The Free World To Any Potential Palestinian Leadership Should Be A Simple One: Embrace Democratic Reform And We Will Embrace You.

The Central Premise Behind Oslo Was That If Arafat Were Given Enough Legitimacy, Territory, Weapons And Money, He Would Use His Power To Fight Terror And Make Peace With Israel.

On The Other Hand, If The Free World Is Concerned With How A New Palestinian Leader Governs, Then The Peace Process Will Have A Real Chance To Succeed.

Arafat Rejected The Deal Because, As A Dictator Who Had Directed All His Energies Toward Strengthening The Palestinians Hatred Toward Israel, Arafat Could Not Afford To Make Peace.