[Lancey Howard]

"For 50 years Israel never brought us to despair. But seven years of Palestinian rule has brought us to the brink," she said. "Did we achieve a victory? Did we end the occupation? Only from around Arafat's compound."]

I wonder if (and hope that) this sentiment is the result of some psych-op.
If this spreads, there may finally be some peace in the area.

[Fzob]

I wonder if (and hope that) this sentiment is the result of some psych-op.

I think this a normal response to any one that lives under a totalitarian regime. Arafat is nothing more than a dictator with great PR. Since being elected as the "president" of the PA he has only used his position to further his sick hatred of Zionism. He has never been interested in leading "his" people. It seems they are finally figuring it out.