Wanted: A Palestinian "Peace Now" Movement - Khaled Abu Toameh

Where are all the American, European and local non-governmental organizations that are supposed to use U.S. and EU taxpayers' money to promote peace, moderation and coexistence?

When the Strings of Freedom Orchestra returned home to the refugee camp of Jenin in the northern West Bank, the musical director, Wafa Yunis, was fired and her studio apartment in the camp was sealed. The Palestinian Authority, whose leaders have been talking to Israel for more than fifteen years, accused Yunis of "exploiting the children for the purpose of normalizing ties with Israel."

Those who are passionate about the Israeli-Arab conflict and would like to see an end to the violence and hatred should start searching for ways to encourage the emergence of a serious peace camp in the West Bank and Gaza - one whose leaders and members would be able to stand up to both the Palestinian Authority and Hamas. (Hudson Institute New York)