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UN Moves Reshape Palestinian Attitudes


(Wall Street Journal) Bill Spindle - The Palestinian bid for UN recognition, whatever its outcome, is already helping reshape Palestinian attitudes to expect less of negotiations and embrace a more confrontational stance toward Israel. That could mean challenging Israel using boycotts, demonstrations and international diplomatic forums more aggressively - ideas that are gaining currency among young Palestinians. Many Palestinians see the UN bid as a sharp break with a peace process and the beginning of a new era. They want their leadership to actively challenge Israel, though not necessarily through an armed struggle.
2011-09-26 00:00:00
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