e /Mired o f cioasic-Bhom fidd Arafat's Revolution Assisted Living from $3,500 per month r "Arafat never loses an opportunity to lose an opportunity" is mislead- ailure to understand ing.. Compromise undermines his Palestinian Authority revolution. That explains why after President Yasser Arafat as accepting (temporarily) the terms of a revolutionary terrorist Oslo agreements, he and his entire leader has misled many into naively government" proceeded to ignore thinking that he is-was interested in them. Compliance was never his peace. It has cost thousands of lives intention. on both sides and tens of thousands Arafat turned the news media, wounded. And it won't end until schools and mosques into sources of policy makers accept reality. There hatred and violence. Anyone sus- is only a military solution to end pected or accused of "collaboration" Arafat's reign of terrorism. Arafat has two goals: first, to con- was murdered. He diverted fortunes into his private accounts. vince the world, especially He smuggles vast quantities Israelis, to accept the legiti- of arms (the interceptions macy of an independent, of arms-laden ships like the sovereign Palestinian state Karine A are only the tip of (which would eventually the iceberg) and encourages destroy and replace Israel); and supports terrorism. It's second, to revolutionize his raison d'etre. Arab-Palestinian conscious- But Arafat's war was part ness, not only in the West of a larger picture. What Bank and Gaza, but among MOSHE the Arab-Muslim world Israeli Arabs as well. This DANN could not accomplish by means a total transformation Special conventional war, of Palestinian society from Commentary Palestinian terrorists could. accommodation to resist- They changed the battle- ance. field from open fields and deserts to Israeli streets and stores. Israel's Influence Their goal was to create such fear and desperation that Israel would The greatest danger to achieving capitulate. Each retreat and every these goals is peace with Israel. If compromise was evidence of Israeli and when that happens, his revolu- tion would be over and the cause to weakness. They wanted to demonize and isolate Israel; in many ways, which he has dedicated his life — they have succeeded. the destruction of Israel — lost. Arafat's idea of "liberation" is not These are the goals of every organi- to create a little state for zation with which he is associated Palestinians, but to "free Palestine and supports. from the Zionist oppressors" — all Arafat needed to turn his people of it! That's why he won't make into a revolutionary fighting force peace; he can't without giving up that would actively oppose Israel's what has made him a hero to his existence. In many ways, he accom- people: the world leader of Israel's plished this. More and more Israeli destruction. He is second only per- Arabs actively aid terrorists. Israeli haps to Osama bin Laden, the Arab leaders proudly claim that greatest terrorist in the world today. they are Palestinian and openly call Those who want Arafat and his for Israel's defeat. Terrorism and supporters to cut a deal refuse to bomb factories flourish in believe that he has a totally differ- Palestinian towns; it has become ent agenda than theirs. That's why essential to their nationalism. he keeps smiling. No matter what That's why Abba Eban's quip that he does, he can't lose. He continues to receive diplomatic support, espe- Moshe Dan, a former Detroiter, is a cially from Europe and the United writer and journalist living in Israel. He's a former assistant professor of history Nations. The funds keep pouring at City University of New York. His e- ' in. Terrorism against Jews pays. ❑ mail address is moshedan@netvision.net.il Jerusalem CW/11-e &tetYr Cr7e1-t • Ce/ C-1/0'; (64 " Orchard Lake Rd. South of Lone Pine Rd. West Bloomfield, Michigan 248.683.1010 • 5 -fruff, SforA. e " The Kitchen Pantry. of life. An ever changing story of ourselves, our family, our friends. A The home is the h welcome retreat where we protect, nurture and sustain all that is needed and loved. life, Let California Closets share 25 years experience with you to create the finest custom stor- age solutions for all the areas of your home...Live the way you dream. Call today for a com- plimentary consultation in your home. 90 day interest free financing available. 800.878.9999 ■ •'•calClosets.com Visit one of OK, 4Iowrooms: Somerset Collection, North-2nd floor • Troy, MI 3260 Old Farm Lane, Commerce, MI • 248.624.1234 Idea Centre, 3890 Charlevoix Rd., Petoskey, MI • 231.384.7080 Good Housekeeping CALIFORNIA CLOSETS' 12/12 2003 S 41