In yet another outrageous claim, the editorial states that the Palestinians did not reject Barak's offers. While editorials are expressions of opinion, factual statements in the editorial are supposed to be rigorously true. In addition, the public is free to point out immoral arguments, lack of context and omissions of key information. It was necessary in order to protect Palestinian rights, but Sharon provided a good excuse. In fact, the editorial doesn't even mention the mortar attacks.
Terrorism is never an acceptable tactic.
Justification for terrorism serves only to encourage and embolden terrorists. Instead of making a counteroffer, Arafat ended the negotiations. Arafat then went around the world trying to drum up condemnation of Israel's offer and support for further concessions from Israel. Negotiations were advancing when Barak was voted out. Israel, not the Palestinians, rejected Barak.