Palestinians' record on human rights issues shows statehood is a less

The push for a Palestinian state — often accompanied by sadly misguided sympathy for the sadistic Hamas terrorist organization — has become a cause célèbre for many Americans.

But if you take core American values — equality, religious and personal freedoms, basic civil rights — seriously, you should think twice about championing a future Palestinian state under current conditions.

Here’s the thing: Much of the West Bank and all of Gaza have been under Palestinian civilian control for decades. Israel controls security in these areas but is not involved in civilian governance.

We don’t have to guess how a nascent Palestinian state would govern; we can see it in practice.

Whatever your opinions and background, before cheering for Palestinian statehood, it’s worth taking a closer look at h