We’re still assessing the fallout from the Gaza war, and the universal sentiment is that Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of Fatah in the West bank, is the biggest loser of the conflict. Perversely, that outcome is the worst one for Israel, since Abbas represents the only player in the game that still accepts the two-state solution. If Abbas loses all credibility, then the only solution will be that offered by Hamas. Interestingly, Israel may decide to re-open serious negotiations with Fatah in order to avoid this outcome. Obviously, the US would leap at this option, and may be willing to exert pressure on Israel to push it in this direction.
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