http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/abbas-we-will-not-make-unilateral-declaration-of-palestinian-statehood-1.338508Israel has been alarmed in the past two months by a string of countires recognizing Palestinian independence, especially in Latin American states including Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. Some analysts say this could be a precursor to a move by the Palestinians to seek full United Nations membership if efforts to revive the moribund peace negotiations fall through.
In the past Abbas confirmed that a unilateral declaration of independence was an option.