Military intelligence and counterintelligence analysts told the radio station that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas "is not always able to deal even with car thieves and drug dealers," and that there is "a glaring gap between the leadership and the Palestinian people," while the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) has no capability to enforce such agreements.
A U.S.-sponsored conference on Palestinian statehood is expected to be held in late November in Annapolis, Maryland, and could result in a framework agreement outlining the principles for a peace settlement.
Israel wants to retain control over East Jerusalem and key settlements in the West Bank as part of the agreement. Tel Aviv is also demanding that the PNA disband all terrorist organizations before a Palestinian state can be established.
Meanwhile, the Palestinians have called for a detailed agreement specifying each party's commitment on key points, such as borders, Jerusalem, refugees, and Israeli settlements. They are also seeking a rigid timeline for Palestinian statehood.
