Abbas's

Abbas's wager is not guaranteed to succeed and bring about the desired influence and effect, first of all because it may be met with retaliation in Congress by suspending funds, and second, as it may be exploited by the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to advance his strategic and political objectives at the same time.

Raghida Dergham: Abbas and a "Civil" Intifada in International Bodies Raghida Dergham 2011

While the Palestinian bid for full membership at the United Nations is the form they have taken on, the essence of Abbas's position essentially involves foreclosing the 'peace process' in its anesthetic capacity.

Raghida Dergham: Abbas and a "Civil" Intifada in International Bodies Raghida Dergham 2011

Abbas's defenders will say the president was simply referring to the long years the Palestinians have endured without statehood but such is the way this perennial argument operates.

Palestine: 'After 63 years' suffering – enough, enough,' says Abbas 2011

The documents will also detail the extensive cooperation between Abbas's security services and the Israeli military, activity that both sides often try to keep secret, the television station said.

Palestinians react angrily to al-Jazeera's 'Palestine Papers' Janine Zacharia 2011

Abbas's predecessors, the Palestinian leaders of that earlier generation, famously rejected the partition plan – which envisaged a state on 44% of the land.

Palestine: 'After 63 years' suffering – enough, enough,' says Abbas 2011

Those being released to the West Bank will be taken to President Mahmoud Abbas's compound in Ramallah for a ceremony which includes laying a wreath at the tomb of Yasser Arafat.7.22am: Jerusalem Post says the deal is worth it, despite the increase risk of terrorism.

Gilad Shalit exchange for Palestinian prisoners – live updates 2011

Pressure to restart the talks eased after the Arab League said it would wait a month - until Nov. 8 - before ending Abbas's mandate for negotiations, thus pushing the issue beyond the U.S. midterm elections.

Halt to Palestinian peace talks could become permanent Glenn Kessler 2010

Hamas could not be more delighted that Abbas's gamble of seeking Palestinian statehood at the United Nations did not play out as planned.

Shai Baitel: Worth Versus Value: Hamas and the Case of Gilad Shalit Shai Baitel 2011

Pressure to restart the talks eased after the Arab League said it would wait a month - until Nov. 8 - before ending Abbas's mandate for negotiations, thus pushing the issue beyond the U.S. midterm elections.

Halt to Palestinian peace talks could become permanent Glenn Kessler 2010

The documents will also detail the extensive cooperation between Abbas's security services and the Israeli military, activity that both sides often try to keep secret, the television station said.

Palestinians react angrily to al-Jazeera's 'Palestine Papers' Janine Zacharia 2011