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The article focuses on the visit of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the U.S. with the goal of restoring his primacy. Topics discussed include campaign against Islamist organization Hamas, ideological gap betweem Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas, and public unrest in Gaza. It also mentions the political document which attempts to show some moderation on issues.

The article looks at the Arab-Israeli conflict, with a particular focus on issues surrounding Palestinian statehood. It is suggested that although efforts toward a two-state solution to the conflict have failed repeatedly, the demands of young Palestinians for civil liberties inside a binational state may push Israeli leaders to accept the creation of a separate Palestinian state. Details on Palestinian efforts to join international organizations and on Palestinian leaders Mahmoud Abbas and Muhammad Dahlan are presented. Topics include the Palestinian Authority (PA), the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), and Israeli land concessions.