Palestinian political circles are looking with caution and hope regarding the change that took place in the Israeli political map. Most observers said the next phase will witness a major conflict and marathon negotiations on the final-status issues, and that the PNA will exert efforts to mobilize Arab and international support in the coming negotiations with the hope of exerting pressure on the new Israeli government on issues such as Jerusalem, right of return, borders, dismantling settlements and water. Jameel Majdalawi, PFLP politburo member, warned of building false hopes on the change in the Israeli political map and regarding the peace process. He stressed on arranging the Palestinian internal home in order to be a strong body in demanding our rights from the new Israeli government. He expected Barak to implement the signed agreements but no progress on the final-status issues. First deputy to the PLC Speaker Ibrahim Abul Naja rejected Barak conditions and said the Palestinian people will decide the form of their state and will not accept a state without Al-Quds Al-Shareef as its capital. Faisal Husseini, in charge of Jerusalem portfolio, said Barak will work on diffusing some of the exploding issues like Jerusalem and settlements; he added: We are facing a different kind of challenge; Netanyahu was an impossible negotiator but Barak is a difficult negotiator; on the issue of the Orient House, Husseini said Barak is keen to improve Israeli image on the international level, so he will try to delay this issue or close an eye on it. Palestinian negotiator Hasan Asfour said the negotiations with Barak will not be a path full of roses; Asfour said the nightmare of Netanyahu and his coalition has gone. Khaled Salam, Arafat's economic advisor said Barak's conditions are discouraging and rejected. Palestinian figure Haidar Abdul Shafi said Barak positions are not very different from Netanyahu's, stressing that positions of both are known for their hostilities to our people and the right for self determination. Roman Catholic Patriarch Michel Sabbah expressed hope that both Palestinians and Israelis will work for peace and make Jerusalem a title for reconciliation. Hamas Movement said there is no difference between Barak and Netanyahu and that the movement will not wait for promises but will continue on the path of liberation. Palestinian Liberation Front warned of optimism regarding the hope to see positive change; Secretary of the Front Abul Abbas said Barak's campaign depended on the constituents of our national project: Jerusalem, settlements, refugees, borders and sovereignty, which is an indictor on the hard and difficult upcoming phase. [Al-Hayat Al-Jadida Newspaper, May 19]; Layla Shaheed, Palestine General Commissioner in France, said she expects difficult negotiations with Barak on the final status of the Palestinian lands. She said Palestinians have faith that there is a desire to achieve peace. She reminded that there are figures around Barak, such as Belin who discussed the issue of Jerusalem with Abu Mazen. [Al-Quds Newspaper, May 19]