This is the mind-numbingly obvious technique the Palestinians have been getting away with for decades — talking about the “peace process” while threatening (and often committing) violence. Why would anyone expect Mahmoud Abbas to change this pattern of behavior now? Palestinians to keep resistance an option: Abbas.

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (Reuters) - President Mahmoud Abbas told his Fatah movement’s first congress in 20 years on Tuesday that Palestinians sought peace with Israel but “resistance” would remain an option.