Is the PA about to be dismantle?
Point of View | 27
Following the IDF operation in Jericho last week, Fatah members called upon Palestinian Authority (PA) Chairman Abu-Mazen to dismantle the PA (Ynet, 3/15/06). Khaled Mash'al declared that Hamas would not hesitate to dismantle the PA if it sees that it cannot protect the Palestinian people (Ha'aretz, 3/19/06).
These statements may potentially develop into a trend which is of strategic significance.
What is the Issue?
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Fatah's demand to dismantle the PA may be understood in the context of the struggle between Fatah and Hamas for the leadership of the Palestinian national movement:
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Following the elections, Fatah lost control of the PA, yet still controls the PLO.
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The PLO's status as the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people has been eroded in recent years, and the PA has been functioning as a de-facto representative of the residents of Gaza and the West Bank.
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With Hamas' electoral victory (1/06), Fatah lost an important stronghold.
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Therefore, dismantling the PA would strengthen the PLO and allow Fatah to resume power.
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2006-04-01
Point of View
National Security
Israel & The Palestinians
The dismantling of the PA may undermine basic elements of the Israeli mindset.
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