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Source: https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/17401/blinken-palestinian-voices
The Palestinian Voices Blinken Needs to Hear
(Gatestone Institute) Khaled Abu Toameh - In the past few weeks, thousands of Palestinians in Jerusalem and the West Bank have been demonstrating in support of Hamas. These Palestinians are telling U.S. Secretary of State Blinken that he is wasting his time if he thinks that they would accept "so-called peaceful solutions" or "renounce any part of Palestine." They are also sending a warning to PA President Abbas that recognition of Israel's right to exist and acceptance of the "two-state solution" is tantamount to treason, a crime punishable by death. It is not clear how the Biden administration expects Abbas to work toward establishing a Palestinian state alongside Israel when the Palestinian leader is being besieged by his people because of his supposed belief in peace with Israel. Hamas leaders have in the past warned that if Abbas sets foot in Gaza, he will be executed by hanging in a public square for betraying the Palestinian people and collaborating with Israel. It is only Israel's presence in the West Bank that is keeping Abbas in power and preventing Hamas from extending its control beyond Gaza. A recent public opinion poll showed that 57% of Palestinians are opposed to the two-state solution. Another 57% said they support the "armed struggle" and "popular resistance" against Israel. These are the voices that Blinken needs to hear during his visit to Ramallah. Then he would get a good grasp of the Palestinians' profound anti-Israel sentiments and their deep support for Iran's proxies and others who wish to wipe Israel off the map.