Abu Mazen Stepping Up
I've been reluctantly, or perhaps, cautiously optimistic, with regard to Chairman Mahmoud Abbas. Years of watching the Palestinian terrorist, reading the works of Islamic apologist for their terror, and witnessing the UN's duplicitous support for Palestinians and unwillingness to define terrorism due to the realization that it would have to include Palestinian terror as such. Yesterday, in response to the latest rounds of terror, Abbas fired the heads of security responsible for preventing such attacks.
Today, we learn that he has gone to the Gaza Strip to confront the terrorist leaders, demanding that they stop their attacks on the Israeli people. Whether or not he is successful, it is good news that he is attempting to do so. The steps that might follow should his request not be heeded are difficult to imagine, yet due to his forthright and immediate response thus far, one can remain hopeful.
UPDATE: Krauthammer says more and says it better. [HT: Betsy's Page]
