Mahmoud Abbas drops wet firecracker, not bombshell, at UN

On Wednesday, Mahmoud Abbas told the United Nations General Assembly that his Palestinian Authority would no longer be bound by the 1993 Oslo accords with Israel.

Despite headlines trailing it as a “bombshell,” Abbas’ speech was more of a wet firecracker, as I told The Real News today.

The PA leader failed to announce any concrete measures and only threatened unspecificied future actions.

Had he been serious, I argued, he would have demanded at least an arms embargo and other sanctions on Israel.

Watch the video above.

Comments

Abbas's UN speech

Permalink Samira Ahmad replied on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 04:30

The best description of the Abbas's speech I've heard. thank you Mr. Abunimah!

Video blocked

Permalink Michael Levin replied on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 11:11

Tried to watch the video . . . "This video contains content from Reshet-Noga Ltd, who has blocked it on copyright grounds"

Can't See Video

Permalink Maher Josephson replied on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 12:43

Reshet Noga, LTD blocked this video on copyright issues but it is published by RealNews network.

Real News or "Reshet-Noga Ltd."?

Permalink Peter replied on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 13:23

This "The Real News" episode was blocked: "This video contains content from Reshet-Noga Ltd, who has blocked it on copyright grounds." Is Reshet-Noga blocking it because it's based in Israel?? See http://www.bloomberg.com/profi.... I read the transcription.

excellent video- if allowed

Permalink tom hall replied on Fri, 10/02/2015 - 13:25

The video played for me. But what was an Israeli media company doing shutting down access? I hope inquiries are being made. The interview itself is a model of concise analysis, and a reminder of why the Electronic Intifada has emerged as a leading news site.

As for Abbas, he isn't even worth the effort it takes to ignore him.