(Ha'aretz) Danny Rubinstein - Abbas is serious about wanting to end terror attacks against Israel, but that does not mean he will succeed. He could give an order, but the execution of it could fail. Even Arafat announced decisions to end the terrorism, but nothing happened. Abbas currently enjoys the support of the international community, but he could easily deteriorate to the same standing, regarded as one who only talks and whose orders are ineffective.
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