PA fears Islamic State threat taking world's attention away from Palestinian issue
Erekat says reason behind the extremism in the region is the continuation of the "Israeli occupation," the suffering of the Palestinian people and the "terror" carried out by Israel and settlers.
Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erekat (L) talks with Arab League Chief Nabil el-Araby during their meeting at the Arab League in Cairo August 11, 2014.(photo credit: REUTERS)ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH