Arafat the obstacle has been exposed as a myth
http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,3604,1642571,00.html
The Palestinian leader's portrayal by the west and Israel has been a
barrier both to understanding the conflict and to peace
Karma Nabulsi
Tuesday November 15, 2005
The Guardian
One year after Yasser Arafat's death, and he has passed into silent
myth and legend. As with all great historical figures, the myth is both
powerful and pervasive. Yet in Arafat's case, it possesses a peculiar
driving force that frames the manner in which we see the present.
Indeed, everything about the conflict between the Palestinians and
Israel is shaped by this myth. In the west it is entirely a negative
myth, cultivated by the press and parroted by political elites,
diplomats and intellectuals. It is obvious why Israel would portray its
enemy in such a bad light, but why did this negative myth take hold
outside Israel with such strength and persuasion?
Karma Nabulsi
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.atheism/msg/c1174801747845a6
Arafat
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.atheism/msg/2d1b30e2124b7559
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