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Thursday, April 11, 2002

Palestinian office closed because rent not paid
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Palestine Liberation Organization has been evicted from its downtown Washington office for failure to pay rent. Hassan Abdel Rahman, the PLO's chief representative in Washington, confirmed the eviction Thursday and said the reasons were political. He acknowledged that rental payments had been in arrears but said similar problems in the past had been resolved amicably with the landlord. This time, he said, the landlord would not negotiate.

He attributed the eviction to widespread sympathy for Israel in Washington.

"Pro-Israeli sentiment is making life a little bit difficult for us," he said. The eviction is part of an effort "to isolate and shut off the Palestinian voice." In effect, the landlord said, "No, we don't want you," Rahman said, adding that his aides have been looking for new quarters.


Ah yes, pro-Israeli sentiment again raises its ugly head. Imagine--if there were no Israel--there would be no rent. Everything would be free!


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