US Denies Visas to PA Officials, Sparking Debate on Oslo Accords' Legacy
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
The US has denied visas to Palestinian Authority officials, prompting a critique of the Oslo Accords and a call for Israel to assert control over Palestinian-governed areas. The article uses the story of saving Rachel's Tomb from Oslo II as a precedent for reclaiming Israeli-held territories.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- US denies visas to PA officials, citing anti-Israel actions and terror support.
- Article argues Oslo Accords were a failure, harming Israeli security and interests.
- Author calls for Israel to assert control over Areas A and B.
- Story of saving Rachel's Tomb from Oslo II is presented as a model.
- Piece urges a national effort to reclaim Israeli-held territories.
The United States has again denied visas to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and other PA officials, preventing them from entering the U.S. to attend the UN General Assembly. This policy, initiated by the Trump administration, cites the PA's actions against Israel internationally and its alleged support for organized terror, including a law that reportedly rewards terrorists. The article questions the U.S. goal of establishing a new Palestinian authority in Gaza if it will operate under similar laws.
The author argues that the Oslo Accords, established under which the PA was created, have been a "terrible mistake" failing to provide security or civilian benefits, and instead fostering incitement, environmental damage, and international legal battles against Israel. The article contends that Israel has no interest in the PA's continued existence, its security forces, or their dangerous training and weapons.
Furthermore, the piece asserts that Israel is no longer bound by the accords, as the PA has violated them and operates within Area C, which was meant to be under Israeli control. It calls for Israel to assert control over Areas A and B, which it claims are historically and legally Israeli.
The article recounts the story of Rachel's Tomb, which was slated to be transferred to Palestinian control under Oslo II. It highlights the efforts of the late MK Hanan Porat and a public outcry, including the emotional plea of an elderly Moroccan woman, which ultimately convinced then-Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin to reverse the decision and save the holy site. The author uses this event to call for a renewed national effort to reclaim Israeli-held territories, drawing parallels between the people's connection to the land and national comfort.
It concludes by urging Israelis to commit to a "national repentance" process, similar to the return to northern Samaria and the strengthening of settlements there, and to reclaim all parts of the land that were handed over under the Oslo Accords.
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