The Jerusalem Post reports that the two names of the Palestinian president-elect are causing confusion and protocol headaches, then notes the possibility that Mahmoud Abbas will drop his nom de guerre, Abu Mazen. The Post writes:
“Mr. Abu Mazen” would sound to an Arab ear what “Mr. Dubya” would sound like to an American if Bush’s nickname were used….
Now we understand why Palestinian prime minister Ahmed Qorei and Abu Ala are never seen together!
