Prof. Qumsiyeh comments critically on Palestinian statehood resolution; on PAâs failure to consult PLO and the people themselves in decision making process; on negative consequences of Oslo agreement; how the status quo benefits military-dominated Israel; on importance of Palestinian refugee issue and its neglect by PA; on influence of Zionist lobby and its negative impact on US, e,g, billions in aid and war with Iraq; on positive prospects for Palestine in post-Mubarak Egypt.