The Teibel Double Standard
AP writer Amy Teibel seems capable of giving a clear accounting of a party’s obligation under a bilateral or multilateral agreement–at least when that party is Israel. For instance, on Sept. 13 she spelled out Israel’s “road map” commitment regarding settlements:
Sharon, speaking en route to U.N. anniversary celebrations in New York, also reiterated that Israel would continue building in West Bank settlements–even as he declared his intention to carry out the U.S.-backed “road map” peace plan that expressly obligates Israel to halt such construction.
On the other hand, when a Palestinian obligation was concerned, Teibel yesterday qualified:
Israel says Hamas participation in Palestinian elections violates the 1994 interim peace accords that created the Palestinian Authority, banning groups from running if they call for destruction of Israel.
Does the AP staff not have access to a copy of the Oslo Accords? Would it be too much trouble to consult with the text to see if it does indeed prohibit terror groups like Hamas from running in elections?
At least the AP is one step ahead of the New York Times and Los Angeles Times, which didn’t even mention Sharon’s comment that Hamas participation in elections is a violation of the Oslo agreements. (Hat tip: Dave Alpern)
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