Democratic Palestine : 16 (ص 25)
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«/srael cannot destroy the revolution.»
Abu Hussein is 51 years old and has one daughter who is
studying.
How was life under Israeli occupation?
| stayed in the camp during that period. The Zionists were
very brutal; they broke into houses, broke doors, climbed the
walls. They terrorized the people though more than 80% (of
the camp’s male population) was in prison. They used to throw
flour, rice and oil on the ground in their searches.
How did you feel when the Palestinian organiza-
tions returned?
We were not surprised by this return. We had a great belief
that this would happen, and we are very happy. | consider it a
great victory and a proof to the world that ‘Israel’ cannot
destroy the revolution.
Were there improvements since the Palestine
National Salvation Front took charge of Palestinian
affairs here?
After the withdrawal of the Zionist forces, there was a
period of chaos, but after the establishment of the PNSF, there
was a small step in the correct direction. We salute the PNSF
for that, and we expect further movement forward.
How did people here see the Amman accord and
King Hussein's speech?
The Palestinian people are not politically ignorant. They
can clearly see the falsification and misguiding of the rightist
PLO leadership. A small number, who draw benefits from King
Hussein, support that line, but the majority are against Hus-
sein’s line and the line of cooperating with him. We believe the
Amman accord should be cancelled by the rightist leadership
if it wants to return to the nationalist line and make national
unity possible.
«We were able to raise our heads again.»
Um Hussein is 55 years old, the mother of nine children - some
married, some studying abroad and some still at home. Her
husband was a member of the PFLP who was martyred in
1980.
How are living conditions?
The situation is very bad. The money we get is not
enough. Everything is more expensive. UNRWA doesn't give
me anything. They recently cut the help | used to get. | don’t
know why they only give to their friends and not to people who
need it. Our youth have no oppartunities for work. This is the
life we live. | tried to get work but | couldn't find a job. | am
responsible for five children.
How was life under occupation?
It was worse than now in all ways. We could not move
about and finding jobs was even harder then. It was like a con-
tinuous nightmare.
How did you experience the return of the revolu-
tion?
We were able to raise our heads again. Even with no
money, we feel more secure and the revolution did help to
make life easier. The situation is better; we can sleep in sec-
urity and we have our pride.
What did you think of the leaflet the Zionists drop-
ped, warning against cooperating with the resis-
tance?
We are not afraid of the Zionists. We did not care.
Are there any security problems now?
Yes, with Arafat people; they are very undisciplined. The
PFLP members are the best disciplined. | cannot say how good
they are and how much we like them.
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