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Source: http://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/4998/palestinians-statehood-bid
Why Palestinians Opposed Abbas' Statehood Bid
(Gatestone Institute) Khaled Abu Toameh - The fierce Palestinian opposition to the UN resolution shows that Abbas does not have a mandate from his people to embark on such a move. The widespread opposition is a clear sign that many Palestinians continue to believe that violence, and not diplomacy, will bring them closer to achieving their goals.