Skip to bbc.co.uk search Israeli and Arab commentators consider the reasons behind Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas' decision not to stand in forthcoming elections, with many saying his position was made untenable this week after US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to the region.    Skip to bbc.co.uk search The words chosen by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, that he had "no desire" to stand for office again, seemed to suggest that he might allow his mind to be changed.    Skip to bbc.co.uk search Israeli officials have expressed concern over the decision by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas not to seek re-election.