You have my praise and congratulations for having the courage to say what needs to be said: It’s time to take the responsibility, to look inward, at one’s own people and say whether the leadership is actually serving the benefit of the people.
The Empeoror’s ne clothes have revealed a very naked leader.
If we look to other areas of the world, we find that those who did what you suggest(think logically of the best way to get your people out of the misery), are those we honor today.
Here’s a quote from Wikipedia related to Nelson Mandela: “his switch to a policy of reconciliation and negotiation helped lead the transition to multi-racial democracy in South Africa.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Mandela

Yes the occupation is the root cause of all the crap

Hamas! They are the source of the misery Gaza and Gazans have been Plagued with

I don’t think Fatah can afford to fight on two fronts, and we live in a world where the majority agrees that “root causes” trump “sources.” So if I were you, I would focus on the first.

tell me what have the “ramallah” policies achieved?
the checkpoints are still there
the wall is still there
settlement hasnt stopped
israeli raids and killings and arrests continue

??

mo, Technically their firecrackers are somewhat of a cause… perhaps if they take the time out to assess their demented policy, then maybe things can start to relatively ‘light’ up again!? just maybe?

http://acandleforgaza.blogspot.com