So, Abbas took the temperature of the international community and discovered that his temper tantrum and threat to abandon negotiations impressed no one. In fact, he discovered that he has cried wolf far too often for far too long -- the only country that had even a smidgeon of a reaction was the United States, and no one in Israel -- or anyplace else, for that matter -- pays much attention to the United States under its current pathetic administration. But Abbas couldn't help himself. He just had to drag out that old rotting corpse. No one cares how Arafat -- may his name be cursed throughout eternity -- died. He was a completely irrelevant anachronism. A degenerating idiot who was far more useful to Israel alive than dead. The smart move now would be for the State of Israel to announce the building of 1,500 -- at least -- new housing units in Judea and Samaria.

But of course the peace talks will continue for the full nine months as agreed with Washington "regardless of what happens on the ground". They'll kill the clock, now regurgitating "who poisoned Arafat", just to pass the time until they can get the rest of their prisoners released. Did anyone ever doubt that this was the game plan?

Palestinians will let the talks continue so as to please the US and EU who just want talks for their money. Then the Palestinians will blame Israel for the talks failure and try to get the US and EU to boycott Israel. That's their goal so long as the Arabs can't defeat Israel. No point Israel wasting more free concessions on the Palestinians.

Ever Crazy Americans & Who Killed Yasser? The height of folly is to antagonise the international community when there is no need to; These are exactly the Pals tactics. Assuming Jews in Israel are no fools, we do not need to stoop low. Arafat died from Aids complicated by Camel Pox; It shows Pals respect for him when they dig him up as one would dig up a dead cat and sprinkle some Polonium on his Kuffieh. Funny is not the half of it. Pals should think of going to Law or accepting the generous offer of a demilitarised nation state, with the secure borders needed for our security. Abu Mazen hangs out any longer, and he will find Obama a frozen lame duck, Emirates, Egypt and Saudi abandoning him, and a toothless Iran licking its wounds with no time for his manufactured issue. Wake up and smell the coffee Abu Mazen. You are about to get screwed if you are not careful. Pals, thanks to you are as used as Arafat used young boys

ie Obama Kerry Rice and that other Woman( whose name escapes me for the moment)

Read about Ceaucescu of Rumania's description of Arafat hollering and yiping with delite while cavorting with someone .

What abbas says is, I will stretch the talks nine months then I will blame Israel for every thing and bale out, and the world will do the job for me. blaming Israel for the trick the Palestinians pulled, and as always Israel knows it but not preparing the world public opinion for the Palestinians motives and finding it self in a position of defending it self, which looks like Israel is the guilty party

That's what the Negotiators were appointed to do NOT give us a blow by blow daily report of how 'hard they are working' or 'how stressed they are' 'or how near to breakdown they are' Just take the job seriously out of the glare of publicity,slowly and surely find solutions, REDUCE THE TEMPERATURE and get on with the job

do is recognize the State of Palestine and reach an agreement on borders, refugees and security arrangements. I am hopeful that we will.

there will never be peace with muslim arabs it's not in their mindset. even the peace we have with egypt and jordan is hanging by a thread

Palestinians will let the talks continue so as to please the US and EU who just want talks for their money. Then the Palestinians will blame Israel for the talks failure and try to get the US and EU to boycott Israel. That's their goal so long as the Arabs can't defeat Israel. No point Israel wasting more free concessions on the Palestinians.

The plan is to get as much prisoners out and than blame Israel for the ''failure. Did anyone expect any other outcome from trio Erekat, the serial quitter & Abbas, the serial liar & Livni, the serial appeaser.

Sources and Application of funds USA and EU incite terror in Israel funding large bonuses to reward terror Anti-semitism PA pays former prisoners $10,000-$50,000 upon release In addition to monthly salary paid by Palestinian Authority, Palestinian prisoners serving time in Israel jails receive massive prison 'severance package' that can reach up to $60,000. In one case, PA even picked up bill for prisoner's wedding The 104 Palestinian prisoners – some of which have already been released as part of goodwill gestures taken by Israel to promote peace talks with the Palestinians – will receive massive benefits from the Palestinians Authority.

It seems, you have no idea what you are "talking" about... "We", have already recognized them in Gaza to the tune of a few billions in endless & constant assistance, all the while they are paying us back with terror acts and missile "showers" over our peaceful homes, schools, hospitals. etc..I don't know what refugees, you are "talking" about, but here is a little fact... In the 1960's, the Arab countries expelled about 900 000 Jews, robbing them of all of their assets, pocessions and money to the tune of about 300 Billion...Now We would like to claim it back too...The truly smart thing for you to do, would be keeping your head from spinning, up there on the balcony...