Hanan Ashrawi: Bridging the Gap Between Perception and Reality

Throughout the 1970s and 80s, the most prominent face of the Palestine Liberation Organization, or PLO, was its leader, Yasser Arafat. His was an image that many associated with terrorism and violence In the early 1990s, the PLO put forth a new spokesperson, A well dressed and articulate woman in her 40s named Hanan Ashrawi. She became well known to American television viewers as a sharp contrast to the Arafat image. In this1995 interview Ashrawi talks about her autobiography This Side of Peace. Get This Side of Peace by Hanan AshrawiAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases.You may also enjoy my interviews with Ariel Sharon and Leah Rabin For more vintage interviews with celebrities, leaders, and influencers, subscribe to Now I've Heard Everything on Spotify, Apple Podcasts. and now on YouTube Photo by Carsten Sohn #Palestine #Palestinians #PLO #MiddleEast