RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A decision by President Mahmoud Abbas to seek further international recognition of a “state of Palestine” — despite promises to hold off while negotiating with Israel — has thrown into disarray the troubled U.S. mediation efforts on a peace deal. Here’s a look at the possible repercussions.

WHAT EXACTLY DID ABBAS DO?

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