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| Abbas: We'll never sign deal demanding recognition of Israel as Jewish state | ||
| 2010-10-16 | ||
[Haaretz] Paleostinian Authority President the ineffectual Mahmoud Abbas said Friday that under no circumstances would the PA sign an agreement with Israel which required the recognition of Israel as a Jewish state or a land swap.
Abbas clarified that the PA would exhibit flexibility regarding the nature of the negotiations, but added that they would not negotiate on issues the Paleostinian people consider principal matters. "If we showed flexibility on these issues the peace agreement would have been signed a long time ago," Abbas said.
"If the Paleostinian leadership will say unequivocally to its people that it recognizes Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people, I will be ready to convene my government and request a further suspension," Netanyahu said while speaking at the opening of the third session of the 18th Knesset. "Just as the Paleostinians expect us to recognize their state, we expect reciprocal treatment," said Netanyahu. "This is not a condition but a trust-building step, which would create wide-ranging trust among the Israeli people, who have lost trust in the Paleostinian will for peace over the last 10 years." Hadash Chairman Mohammed Barakeh, who participated in the meeting with Abbas, said that the timing of the meeting was not coincidental and was purposely set up in light of the recent discussions regarding Netanyahu's offer. "We came to Abu Mazen [Abbas] and the Paleostinian Authority officials in order to hear a clear and official stance regarding the stalled negotiations, and we made it clear that we [Israeli Arabs] would not be a herd of sheep during the negotiations between Israel and the Paleostinians," Barakeh said | ||
| Posted by:Fred |
| #10 I think the lights have dawned on Netanyahu ... He knew all along, but dear President Obama leaned on him so. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2010-10-16 23:27 |
| #9 "Got my 'Cheeze Wiz', boy?" __________________________ Blues Brothers (OT) |
| Posted by: borgboy 2010-10-16 17:10 |
| #8 two can play at the "reasonable" conditions that are absolute killers for the other side. Right of Return™ is one the Paleos love. Bibi is right to demand recognizance as a Jewish state, and the Paleos will NEVER do it |
| Posted by: Frank G 2010-10-16 16:23 |
| #7 I think the lights have dawned on Netanyahu ... I'm kinda sorta thinking they knew all along. The only difference now is, given the current state of affairs, they are not afraid to say it. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2010-10-16 15:50 |
| #6 I think the lights have dawned on Netanyahu that there is not going to be any peace, because the Paleos don't want it; and that no matter what Israel does, the Paleos can't prevent it, and Israel won't suffer for it. So the bottom line is that the only thing holding Israel back are contentious Israelis. Ignore them, push ahead on all fronts, and Israel wins. |
| Posted by: Anonymoose 2010-10-16 11:57 |
| #5 Paleostinian Authority President the ineffectual Mahmoud Abbas... This lead sentence says it all. |
| Posted by: WolfDog 2010-10-16 11:50 |
| #4 Or else I'll resign! Again!! |
| Posted by: tu3031 2010-10-16 11:04 |
| #3 "Well, I guess you're just SOL then, huh?" -- The Blues Brothers |
| Posted by: mojo 2010-10-16 02:08 |
| #2 Then why should Israel recognize them? This is beyond pointless, Israel really should just PUSH everyone out and annex it as part of Israel by right of conquest. |
| Posted by: Silentbrick 2010-10-16 00:54 |
| #1 When the inbreeding is bad enough it gives "Stuck on Stupid" new meaning. |
| Posted by: Water Modem 2010-10-16 00:41 |