The editorial board of the New York Times wrote on Wednesday, "Palestinian Authority president, Mahmoud Abbas, shed all credibility as a trustworthy partner if the Palestinians and Israelis ever again have the nerve to try negotiations," as a result of his speech on Monday, which contained "reprehensible anti-Semitic myths and conspiracy theories".
Citing Abbas's leadership failures, the board concluded, "Palestinians need a leader with energy, integrity and vision, one who might have a better chance of achieving Palestinian independence and enabling both peoples to live in peace."