Abu Ala, head of the Palestinian Legislative Council, had criticism for both Bush and Arafat today. \"I am amazed how Arafat can be happy about this plan [proposed by Bush],\" Ala said. \"It not only does not serve the Palestinian interest, but also dictates conditions for the leadership chosen by the Palestinians.\" Other senior PA leaders are also divided on this matter: Nabil Shaath gave the Bush plan his complete blessing, while Saeb Erekat expressed reservations. Erekat said today, in Arafat\'s name, that elections would be held in the PA between Jan. 10 and Jan. 20 of next year, and that local elections would be held in March.
US Army Col. (ret.) David Hackworth, asked on Fox News about PA criticism of the American \"audacity\" in demanding a change in PA leadership, said, \"They just don\'t get it. You can\'t deal with terrorism, and Bush is 100% right. Arafat has got to go.\"
US Army Col. (ret.) David Hackworth, asked on Fox News about PA criticism of the American \"audacity\" in demanding a change in PA leadership, said, \"They just don\'t get it. You can\'t deal with terrorism, and Bush is 100% right. Arafat has got to go.\"