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> a deal the Palestinians called a "treacherous stab in the back". This direct quote they later attribute to Hamas, not multiple Palestinian groups. What do yo
by sequoia 6y ago
> a deal the Palestinians called a "treacherous stab in the back".
This direct quote they later attribute to Hamas, not multiple Palestinian groups. What do you think the purpose of framing it in this way is? It seems to me to be picking the most inflammatory statement from the most radical of the prominent Palestinian political parties, amplifying it above all other statements, and attributing it not to the political party in question but to all Palestinians. If you read this differently I'd be very interested to learn why you think this statement was put in the first sentence of the story only to be clearly attributed pages in.
I'm not sure what the purpose of referring to my post as a diatribe is. If you care to clarify I would appreciate it.
- jameslk 6y agoI think a "treacherous stab in the back" (i.e. betrayal by the UAE) is an accurate way to represent what's being said in these quotes: > The Fatah movement said the UAE is "flouting its national, religious and humanitarian duties" toward the Palestinian cause. > Hanan Ashrawi, a member of the Palestinian Liberation Organization's (PLO) executive committee, said the UAE has "come out in the open on its secret dealings" with Israel. Also, I believe it's fair to assume "Palestinians" in the article means the parties/government that represent Palestine, not every individual Palestinian. Especially not Palestinians that don't even live in Palestine.