In this reflection, translated by Tarif Khalidi, Palestinian political prisoner Abdel Razeq Farraj argues that the “Unity Intifada” of 2021 demonstrated the commitment of Palestinians across the fragmented territories of Palestine to ending colonialism and achieving freedom, self-determination, and the right of return. He cautions against letting the moment pass without consolidating the uprising’s gains and offers the Prisoners’ Document and the latest resolutions of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Central Council as the bases for a unified platform to undergird a comprehensive and strategic national dialogue. Such an exercise would entail rebuilding the PLO, which continues to be regarded as the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people and the embodiment of Palestinian national identity, as a truly democratic, transparent, and inclusive body.
