China replaces Russia as main ally of the Palestinians: Impact on the USA | Opinion
By Abraham Shmulevich
The recent agreement signed by 14 so-called Palestinian groups, including major players Fatah (or the Palestine Liberation Organization) and Hamas, as well as 12 other groups, requires closer examination. These groups, except for the PLO and Fatah, do not control any territory and can be considered virtual terrorist organizations. The very concept of "Palestine" is virtual, as there has never been a Palestinian state or a distinct Palestinian people separate from other Arabs. Even the Arabic dialect spoken by Palestinians is not unique.