It is sound to argue that Oslo is dead. It was born dead, but only insofar as the claim that the US-Israeli styled ‘peace process’ was a harbinger of a just peace. But Oslo is not dead as a culture. That aspect of Oslo is very much alive. It continues to define Palestinian political bankruptcy and split Palestinian society. As disheartening as it may sound, the accord’s legacy has plenty of supporters who are benefiting, to various degrees, from its perks and privileges. It has polarised Palestinians around factional and geographical lines. And unlike other attempts by Israel to weaken Palestinian resolve, this particular gambit has had unparalleled success.
Posted on: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 18:47:22 +0000