Game Changer Whether or not Palestinians get a UN seat, Mahmoud Abbas has changed the way the game will be played

摘要

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas showed the world Palestinians' desire to be an independent state.In spite of pressure from Israel and the United States,Abbas has submitted the nation's bid for UN membership.This brave behavior risks huge economic losses of U.S.assistance and Palestinian financial revenue transferred by Israel.But Abbas' bid could make it possible for Palestine to be recognized as a UN observer state.The statehood vote may also shake up a stagnated peace process.