Former Favorite Son Dahlan Slams Abu Mazen for Corruption
Two recent cases raise questions about the democratic practices of the parties to the peace.
![Palestinian Minister of Civil Affairs Mohammad Dahlan speaks during a news conference at King ... Palestinian Minister of Civil Affairs Mohammad Dahlan speaks during a news conference at King Hussein Medical City in Amman. Palestinian Minister of Civil Affairs Mohammad Dahlan speaks during a news conference at King Hussein Medical City in Amman September 4, 2005. Dahlan received treatment in Jordan for a back complaint. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji - RTRMKD0](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/almpics/2013/07/Dahlan.jpg/Dahlan.jpg?h=2d235432&itok=dOu0CJye)
Two remarks about democracy (in the Middle East):
1. The details of a private criminal charge, which was filed a few months ago with the International Court of Justice in The Hague, were published on July 24 in the Israeli media. A riveting document, it provides a rare behind-the-scenes peek into Palestinian politics and an up-to-date picture of the democracy spanning from Ramallah to Nablus and Jenin, as well as Gaza.