As Palestinians slide into anarchy, calls mount for better leadership [View All]

“Yes, we are in a state of anarchy.”
That is how Zayyad Abu-Zayyad, member of the Palestinian Legislative Council and a former Palestinian Authority Cabinet minister, describes life today in the areas ruled by the Palestinian Authority.

“Certainly when a Palestinian policeman cannot walk around freely wearing his uniform, this creates a vacuum in which everyone does whatever one pleases,” he said.

The situation is becoming grave, Abu-Zayyad told JTA.

“We have people selling land that is not theirs, and our courts are unable to enforce the law. Everyone who has money can purchase as many arms as he wants and can do with them whatever he wants. There is strong collaboration between our mafia and the Israeli mafia,” he said.

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It would appear a more civilized partner for peace is required.