A translation of "Jerusalem" dot com - The Hebrew newspaper Haaretz said today, Thursday, that Israel, along with many countries in the world, immediately came out to denounce the speech of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Germany about the " Holocaust ", but they ignored the suffering of the Palestinians in a fact that confirms double standards. facing the situation on the ground.

In an analytical article by the editor of Palestinian affairs, Jackie Khoury, the newspaper referred to President Abbas's statement during the joint conference with German Chancellor Olaf Schultz, noting that this caused tension among Abbas's advisors close to him, and his office quickly realized that he had not thought much about using the term. The Holocaust, and that Israel is trying to take advantage of the statement for propaganda purposes and to influence international public opinion.

Khoury believed that the propaganda on the one hand, and the exploitation of the event for the purposes of the Israeli elections on the other hand, made Abbas jump to the headlines, pointing out that daily statements are issued by Abbas's office regarding the authority's desire to promote a political solution to the conflict, but they do not concern the Israeli public, but his statements It fell as a gift from heaven for Israel, which had gone on the defensive over images of children killed in the Gaza military operation, while the flames were now directed at Abbas.

He pointed out that official European bodies, as well as Israeli Minister of Defense Benny Gantz, demanded Abbas to clarify and apologize, and the statement published yesterday in Arabic and English was prepared, and its contents were conveyed to Western diplomats through direct talks.

In Israel, they consider that what happened reinforces the practical assumption of the need to deal with the Palestinians on a security and civil basis only, without any steps of political significance, while in Ramallah, the perception is increasing that Lapid and Gantz do not have a political vision and that they do not intend to initiate a political move. And even after the elections. like he said.

He added: In Israel, especially in its security apparatus, it is known that the presence of Abbas - despite the erosion of his status - contributes to the security of its citizens. Otherwise, there is no explanation for the public and secret visits of the Shin Bet chief to the Palestinian president's house and office, and the same applies to Gantz's meetings with Abbas. . According to Khoury.

He continued: The Palestinian President insists on continuing security coordination with Israel, despite the official decisions by the Palestinian national institutions to stop it, but this is what Israel chooses to delete from the speech. It catches up with the Palestinians every day.. The real leadership learns from history and presents a vision for the future.. Sooner or later Abbas will leave the political arena, but the Palestinian people will not be able to disappear, not even in the process of his deportation.