By conviction, not by infliction: The internal debate over reforming the Palestinian authority

Early 2002 saw an escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; simultaneously, the Palestinian discourse on reforming the Palestinian Authority gained momentum. These concurrent processes led Israel's leadership to the conclusion that Palestinian society was on the verge of surrender. In fact, the reform discourse began decades ago. The current reform movement is part of a process of rooting the Palestinian ruling institutions in their constituencies and creating an option for new blood to enter the ruling elite.