Through his influence, he has been able to establish within the Oslo agreement, two major concessions for the Palestinians in the Gaza and Jericho. Shaath was also able create a freeze on the Israeli settlements in the Occupied Territories. As head of the Palestinian Delegation's coordinating committee, Shaath influenced Warren Christopher's decision to place pressure on Israel, forcing the Israelis to compromise. Shaath has established a little contempt for American policy towards the region. The United States, he says, does not pressure Israel to reach a long lasting peace with the PLO and other Arab nations.
American policy is biased towards Israel and therefore the problems remain.
The United States in his opinion should play a limited role in the process because the meat to any lasting accord must be from Either Arab, Palestinian or Israeli initiative.