Mahmoud Abbas Commentary

Why (Almost) Everyone Loses in the Prisoner Swap

One Israeli and 1027 Palestinians win. Netanyahu, Abbas, Israel, the PA—and even Hamas—lose.

The Paradox of Ahmad Tibi, Palestinian and Israeli

Meet the man who is both a Knesset member and the most strident critic of Israeli democracy.

Statehood for Palestinians, Destruction for Israelis

How the realization of a Palestinian state could lead to the annihilation of Israel.

How Netanyahu Could Have Stopped Palestinian Statehood Bid

Had the Israeli prime minister called Abbas's bluff, he would have saved his countrymen a world of hurt.

Eliminating Israel

How to destroy Israel: The Palestinian plan.

Abbas's Breaking Point

How the provocative, reckless moves made by the Palestinian leader have destroyed prospects for peace.

Hamas Turns on Fatah

Palestinian unity has reached its expiration date.

Exposing Abbas

Mahmoud Abbas is peddling lies and distortions. Apparently The New York Times is buying.

Demystifying Palestinian Unity

Desperation drove Fatah and Hamas to work together. Whether or not they are desperate enough to stay together remains to be seen.

Fatah-Hamas Deal Calls Israel's Bluff

How the new Palestinian unity government exposes Netanyahu's double-talk on a two-state solution.

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May 26, 2012