Abbas shows signs of weakness

Abbas shows signs of weakness



The chaos in Gaza, which Sunday took the shape of armed fighting that culminated in the deaths of three people and wounded dozens, illustrates the PA's weakness. Abbas has to deal with anarchy, corruption, civil war and security chaos, Brigadier General (res.) Shalom Harari says, but if he continues to implement the ban on bearing arms, his moves may prove serious
Roee Nahmias



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And so, all contacts the PA held in recent weeks, including with the Egyptians, the Americans and Israel, focused on the need to put an end to the gunmen's rallies.



"If this situation continues - you will go down," the PA was warned at the time.

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Several weeks ago Palestinian doctors staged a large strike in Gaza protesting several incidences where PA security forces and armed Hamas members threatened Gaza and West Bank doctors stop surgery and treat fellow injured group members.



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