[iwar] [fc:Palestinians.say.(in.essence).that.the.US.deserved.what.it.got.and.needs.to.change.policies]

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Date: 2001-09-16 07:20:36

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  The Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue and
                         Democracy (MIFTAH)
                            Press Release
                         September 14th, 2001
Dr. Hanan Ashrawi Addresses Foreign Press Association
Dr. Hanan Ashrawi, Commissioner of Information and Public Policy for
the Arab League, PLC Member and Secretary General of MIFTAH, hosted a
delegation of the Foreign Press Association (FPA) at MIFTAH on
Thursday, September 13th, 2001. Dr. Ashrawi briefed the delegation on
various key issues, most prominently, the impact of the terror attack
against the United States (US) on the Palestinian people, the Arabs,
as well as the Muslim world at large.
Dr. Ashrawi stressed that the Palestinian people, as victims to
aggression and terror themselves, clearly identify with the horrific
reality the American people are facing, in light of the tragic attack
on September 11th, 2001. Contrary to the footage that has been
repeatedly shown by the media concerning Palestinians celebrating the
terror attack against the US, all Palestinians are shocked and deeply
saddened by this senseless act of cowardice. Dr. Ashrawi resented the
media for only showing the mentioned footage without giving any
coverage of the Palestinians who stood holding candles outside the US
consulate in east Jerusalem or the marches Palestinians took part in
to show their sorrow at this most tragic event or even the Palestinian
leadership’s condolences and condemnation of the attack.
Dr. Ashrawi cautioned against Israel's deliberate and cynical attempt
of exploiting the terror attack on the US to further escalate its
aggression against Palestinians, since world attention has been
completely diverted from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. She
deplored the Israeli government’s bid to brand all Palestinians
“terrorists” and link them to the terror attack on the US.
Dr. Ashrawi appealed to the American public to remain calm and
rational in order to avoid unnecessary harassment of Arabs or Muslims.
She warned that such a path of hate and racist vibe would be dangerous
and would persecute many ethnical minorities. She expressed her full
support in bringing those responsible for the terror attack on the US
to justice. She stressed the importance of due process and acting
within the limits of American and international law when punishing
those responsible.
Commenting on the possibility of a whole nation being found
responsible, such as Afghanistan, Dr. Ashrawi hoped that the US would
not unleash it military might as that would only further deepen the
tragedy. This is not say that she does not support bringing the
responsible nation to justice, but she stressed there are more ways
then simply carrying out military strike. She added, that if a country
was officially found guilty, they should be allowed the chance to
rectify their errors, change their policies and provide the necessary
cooperation to bring the terrorists to justice. Dr. Ashrawi noted that
a full scale military attack would result in a countless loss of
innocent lives and urged the American government to remain
level-headed.
Dr. Ashrawi remarked that the US should then re-assess its policies,
as it is clear that they have caused much resentment problems. She
reminded the press that it is the US who created, funded and trained
the Taliban to fight Arab nationalism and the spread of communism. She
cautioned against the US adopting further policies and repeating the
mistakes of the past. However, she reiterated that those who are
victimized do not have the right to carry out such a heinous terror
attacks and should face up to the legal consequences of their acts.
Dr. Ashrawi said that, as everyone knows, the Middle East is a very
complex issue and can only be solved by examining the root of the
problem. Peace cannot be achieved by violence, but only through
dialogue and the sooner this is realized and Israel is willing to
discuss the most pressing issues the sooner peace will be achieved.
Dr. Ashrawi informed the delegation of President Arafat’s efforts
regarding the formation of an Arab coalition to fight terrorism and
the meeting that was to take place that evening to coordinate and set
out the activities of the coalition.
Finally, Dr. Ashrawi again emphasized the sorrow, grief and shock of
all Palestinian at this tragic, senseless and cowardly act of terror
against the US. She asserted her belief in the rule of law and said
that the terrorists must face the consequences of their action to the
full extent of the law.
For further information, please contact:
Public Information Department
MIFTAH
Tel: 00972-2-585 1842
www.miftah.org

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