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He also wants Palestine recognized within 1967 borders with East Jerusalem (Al-Quds) as its capital.
Most important, he said he can't guarantee success. As a result, he tipped his hand.
He revealed his collaborationist intentions, suggesting he'll accept less than what Palestinians waited decades for and deserve - statehood and full de jure UN membership they won't get as long as Abbas or collaborationists like him have power.
Since the late 1980s, PLO officials knew exactly how to petition properly for full rights. Abbas and those around him know.
On September 23, when the moment of truth arrives, he'll take the low road, not the high, effectively capitulating to Washington and Israel.
A previous article said the fix is in. Indeed so. What'll emerge will be called victory. In fact, it'll be defeat - a worthless half loaf, not what's within reach. Better he stay home instead of showing up for betrayal.
Yet disingenuous pieties claimed:
"What I will take to the UN will be the suffering and concerns of our people that have been taking place of 63 years living under the occupation."
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