I could not but notice that in the midst of the concerns with Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya, the Palestinian Authority had the thought that NOW was a particularly necessary time to petition the United Nations for a resolution against Israel, which the U S tried to divert them from. With their incredible sense of approprateness the Palestinians insisted and the U S had to vote 'em down.

And most recently, Hamas has made war against Israel. IS making war against Israel from the Gaza territory.

As was observed many years ago by Abba Eban, the Palestinians miss no opportunity to miss an opportunity.