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Source: https://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Palestinian-Affairs-How-Palestinians-are-coping-with-corona-622550
Coronavirus Outbreak Changes Palestinians' Views on Cooperation with Israel
(Jerusalem Post) Khaled Abu Toameh - For the first time in years, the Palestinians are no longer condemning cooperation with Israel as a "treacherous" form of normalization. Israeli and Palestinian health and security officials suddenly found themselves holding several meetings a day as they set up a joint "operations room" to combat the virus. "When it comes to health issues, there's no room for controversy," said Mohammed Arafeh, an official with the Palestinian Ministry of Health. "It would be foolish and irresponsible for anyone to oppose medical cooperation between the Palestinians and Israel in fighting against the pandemic, which does not recognize borders and does not distinguish between a Palestinian and an Israeli. This is the time to lay aside any differences and conflicts and join forces."