https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbass-speech-lobbed-a-hot-potato-in-the-israeli-rights-lap/
It seems obvious that Abbas’s control of Fatah and influence over other factions in the West Bank is nearing an end. Palestinians have seen their cause diminish in importance with other Arabs as the Sunni- Shia divide and the Saudi-Iranian conflict and bid to exert influence has removed the possibility of concerted action against Israel.
This may appear satisfying to those on the right in Israel but the satisfaction gained will be temporary. The only thing worse on Israel’s border than a failed state, is a failed non state for which Israel will be responsible.
For the Trump administration to have precipitated this escalation in chaos while losing the ability to be considered an honest broker is further proof they don’t understand or care that American leadership is more important than the ridiculous poorly defined America First platform.
It seems obvious that Abbas’s control of Fatah and influence over other factions in the West Bank is nearing an end. Palestinians have seen their cause diminish in importance with other Arabs as the Sunni- Shia divide and the Saudi-Iranian conflict and bid to exert influence has removed the possibility of concerted action against Israel.
This may appear satisfying to those on the right in Israel but the satisfaction gained will be temporary. The only thing worse on Israel’s border than a failed state, is a failed non state for which Israel will be responsible.
For the Trump administration to have precipitated this escalation in chaos while losing the ability to be considered an honest broker is further proof they don’t understand or care that American leadership is more important than the ridiculous poorly defined America First platform.