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Source: http://www.washtimes.com/upi-breaking/20050420-105502-2940r.htm
Abbas a Weakening Leader
(UPI/Washington Times) Barry Rubin - Certainly, Abbas's big achievement is the cease-fire, but it was gained because almost all forces on the Palestinian side were exhausted and ready for a break. Having lost the war, they were happy to end it, at least until the next time violence seems appealing. Blaming Israel is going to be hard. The Israeli government has released prisoners, wants to turn over West Bank towns, supports the PA getting more money, has stopped pursuing wanted men, and is ready to leave the Gaza Strip.