Revolving door policy (Palestinian Authority)

The revolving door policy (Hebrew: 'מדיניות הדלת המסתובבת של הרשות' or 'מדיניות הדלת המסתובבת של הרש"פ') is the name for an alleged policy of the Palestinian Authority (PA). Under this policy, the PA would arrest terror suspects in order to appease the international community and Israel,[1] but then either release them,[2][3][4] facilitate their escape,[5] or move them to very comfortable conditions.[1] The term was used by the Israeli,[6] British,[1] and United States[7] governments.

  1. ^ a b c Daniel Sobelman & Sharon Sadeh. "UK distinguishes between military and political Hamas". Haaretz. Retrieved 2009-06-26.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ Kort, Michael (2007). The Handbook of the Middle East. Twenty-First Century Books. p. 320. ISBN 978-0-8225-7143-8.
  3. ^ Maoz, Zeev (2009). Defending the Holy Land: A Critical Analysis of Israel's Security and Foreign Policy. University of Michigan Press. p. 471. ISBN 978-0-472-03341-6.
  4. ^ Kort, Michael (2002). The Handbook of the Middle East. Twenty-First Century Books. p. 93. ISBN 0-7613-1611-6. PA revolving door policy.
  5. ^ Mannes, Aaron (2004). Profiles In Terror: The Guide to Middle East Terrorist Organizations. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 279. ISBN 0-7425-3525-8.
  6. ^ Greenberg, Hanan (2008-03-18). "Hebron: Terrorists released then asked to return to jail". Ynet. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
  7. ^ "Israel Strikes Target Inside Palestinian Refugee Camp". Associated Press via FOX News. 2001-12-02. Retrieved 2009-06-26.