Deals Quote by Yasser Arafat
“If there is any Arab problem we can solve it inside the Arab League. But we are going to deal with the other side, with the Israelis… It is not me who will decide who will invite, to speak frankly. It is not me, it is not the Arab side, it is not the Israelis who will decide who will invite.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Arab League Summit, 1995
The speaker argues that Arab issues should be addressed internally, while external parties like Israel are not responsible for inviting dialogue.
In simple terms: Arab issues should be solved within the league, not by outsiders.
Key Takeaway
Focus on internal resolution first.
Themes
politics
conflict resolution
regional cooperation
Mood
cautious
determined
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- Arab League meetings
- peace talks
- diplomatic negotiations
Key Concepts
Sovereignty
dialogue
negotiation
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can facilitate internal consensus?
- How can external actors support without dictating?
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