Abbas Cannot Make Concessions on Any Core Issue

“The dispute with Israel is not only over recognizing Israel as a Jewish state.The dispute is over Jerusalem, settlements, refugees and borders.” — Mohamed Shtayyeh, Member of Fatah Central Committee. Abbas is not authorized to make concessions on any of these issues. Today it is clear that the Palestinian Authority is preparing to hold Israel […]

U.S. Believes PA Doesn’t Need to Recognize Israel as Jewish State

In a surprising turn of events, the United States is shifting its policy when it comes to the Palestinian Authority recognizing Israel as a Jewish state. In an interview with PA Al-Quds newspaper, State Department Spokeswoman Jen Psaki insinuated that the United States does not think there is a need for the PA to recognize […]

Fatah Infighting Jeopardizes Kerry’s Peace Process

As Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas continues to talk with Israel and the U.S. about ways of achieving peace in the Middle East, senior members of his ruling Fatah faction have stepped up their efforts to remove him from power. These efforts seem to be worrying Abbas these days more than anything else, including U.S. […]