February 3, 2011 

Dear Friends of PNIC,

It is a very sad day for Palestine that the Palestinian National Interest Committee (PNIC) no longer has the belief that a positive outcome with regards to independence, will come from the Palestinian National Authority (PNA), being  directed and guided for over 16 years solely by Fatah, with its current leader Mahmoud Abbas.  

Moving forward, PNIC no longer supports Mahmoud Abbas as the proper representative of the people of Palestine, and we urgently call on Mahmoud Abbas to step down as president of the PNA, for the interest of the Palestinian people.

PNIC has worked hard for over 5 years to progress and give publicity to the independence for Palestinians, and to improve international relations between foreign government bodies and the PNA.  

Due to certain policies implemented on the ground, and abroad, by the PNA, PNIC is no longer committed to encourage interest and activity in and improving the position of the PNA.  In this dimension, we call upon the PNA leadership to cease the placement of obstacle ahead of Palestinian NGO's in the homeland, and abroad.

PNIC will therefore in the pressing short term focus on assisting the homeland and her people on holding free, and open democratic elections.

It is also noteworthy to mention that PNIC does not support the Islamic movement Hamas that is governing the Gaza strip and including its members strongly feel that Hamas betrayed the Palestinian people, and is enforcing themselves upon a people of Gaza.

Further questions or inquiries please contact us.

Sincerely,

Palestinian National Interest Committee