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Written by John Grosvenor John Grosvenor
Published: 15 July 2002 15 July 2002
Submitted Sun, 14 Jul 2002

Letter to the Editor:

The Oregonian's July 10 article "Israeli police seal Palestinian's office" reported that armed Israeli police shut down the Al-Quds University office of Sari Nusseibeh, a leading moderate and senior Palestinian representative in Jerusalem, accusing him of "political activity" in the city.

Dr. Nusseibeh is one of the most recognized voices of moderation and peace among Palestinians. His unequivocal opposition to violence led him to sponsor a full-page ad condemning suicide bombings. Nusseibeh's efforts for understanding and compromise prompted him to publicly call on his people to give up on the right of Palestinian refugees to return to their land. When his offices were being raided, Dr. Nusseibeh was in Greece attending a peace conference in the company of Ami Ayalon, the former head of Israel's Shin Bet internal security service.

Sharon and Bush demand "more moderate" Palestinian leaders but this is how one is being treated.

John Grosvenor
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