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Any viable Palestinian state must be able to endure the turnover of politicians without taking drastic steps back in stability. For Fayyad, a smooth transition in power could be his greatest gift to the Palestinian people.
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Mending America’s strained relationship with Turkey will be a top priority for John Kerry. More…
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The Jerusalem Review 