(Al Arabiya) Raed Omari - Does the Palestinian-led effort at the UN really serve the deadlocked peace process? Is it really the only card in President Mahmoud Abbas' hands? Does the Palestinian president have a Plan B in mind in case of a U.S. veto to his bid? Is the planned bid at the UN really a well-studied political and diplomatic plan or just a means to squeeze Benjamin Netanyahu? The Palestinian UN bid now would add more complications to the already complicated peace process which all stakeholders, including Arabs, still want to be based on bilateral agreements. No doubt the rising European enthusiasm for the Palestinian file is a driving force for the Palestinians to seek a UN resolution. The existing uneasiness between President Obama and Netanyahu is also an encouraging factor for the Palestinians. Another motivation for the Palestinians is the high level of anti-terror cooperation now between Washington and its Arab allies.
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