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by Palestinian Intellectuals and Public Figures |
| We the undersigned feel
that it is our national responsibility to issue this appeal in light of
the dangerous situation engulfing the Palestinian people. We call upon
the parties behind military operations targeting civilians in Israel to
reconsider their policies and stop driving our young men to carry out these
operations. Suicide bombings deepen the hatred and widen the gap between
the Palestinian and Israeli people. Also, they destroy the possibilities
of peaceful co?existence between them in two neighboring states.
We see that these bombings do not contribute towards achieving our national project that calls for freedom and independence. On the contrary, they strengthen the enemies of peace on the Israeli side and give Israel=s aggressive government under Sharon the excuse to continue its harsh war against our people. This war targets our children, elderly, villages, cities, and our national hopes and achievements. Military action is viewed are not assessed as positive or negative exclusively out of the general context and situation. They assessed based on whether they fulfill political ends. Therefore, there is a need to re?evaluate these acts considering that pushing the area towards an existential war between the two people living on the holy land will lead to destruction for the whole region. We do not find any logical, humane, or political justification for this end result. Signatories:
Dr. Sari Nuseiba
Wisam T. salsaa
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