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Beastly Boy

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3. Abbas and PA are the legitimate representatives of the Palestinians at UN and elsewhere.

Reply to JoseBalow (Reply #1)

Tue Dec 17, 2024, 01:58 PM

Dec 17

He has no political capital with the Palestinians to speak of, but his presence may facilitate the pushing Hamas out of the way, in the late stages of the negotiations, after the hostages are released.

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PA President Abbas invited to Cairo tomorrow amid reports of imminent hostage deal [View all] Beastly Boy Dec 17 OP

Does Abbas have any influence over Hamas? JoseBalow Dec 17 #1

Abbas and PA are the legitimate representatives of the Palestinians at UN and elsewhere. Beastly Boy Dec 17 #3

Hopefully this is it. maxsolomon Dec 17 #2