Change seems to be the one constant in the Middle East, but the biggest question is how the Palistinian leadership will behave in the post-Arafat era. This is a small story, but it may be the first step toward a move positive future for the Palistinian people:

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas apologized to Kuwaitis on Sunday for Palestinian support of Saddam Hussein during the 1990-91 Gulf War, his latest gesture to mend fences with Arab nations offended by the late Yasser Arafat over the years.

Kuwaitis had mixed feelings ahead of Abbas' visit, with many holding a grudge against the Palestinians for supporting Saddam during the war. On his arrival Sunday, Abbas provided a long-awaited apology in response to a question.

"Yes, we apologize for what we have done," he said.

Being able to coexist with their Arab neighbors is a good thing. The biggest question is can the coexist with their Jewish ones.