Editorial
Prospects look rosy at first glance: the dream has finally come true. Arafat is in Gaza, the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) is already functioning, and the performance of the Palestinian police has surpassed everyone's expectations.
But, it is premature to take a deep breath and to sit back and relax. Indeed, the challenges that still lie ahead are enormous and remind one of the saying: art is long; life is short. Many contentious issues have yet to be dealt with in the negotiations, such as the question of Jerusalem, the Jewish settlements, the refugee problem and the final status of the occupied Palestinian land, in addition to the multitude of other problems that have to be addressed at the present stage.
One major problem facing the PNA for the moment is financial: money is needed to enable it to function properly and effectively. Money is also needed for the running cost of all services and administrations, for investments in development projects in Gaza and Jericho
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