Lest you think there is any progress in the peace talks between Israel and Palestine, get a load of this bitchy crack:
“I do not accept it. It is not my job to give a description of the state. Name yourself the Hebrew Socialist Republic -- it is none of my business.” -- The Palestinian Authority president, Mahmoud Abbas, on Monday dismissing a demand by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to recognize Israel as a Jewish state.
For the record, Netanyahu, who took office almost a month ago, has refused to endorse the notion of an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel as a solution for the conflict, as many nations urge. But he says Palestinian recognition of Israel as the national state of the Jewish people is crucial for progress in any future talks.
Monday, April 27, 2009
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The best summary of the whole Mideast situation came from a British archeologist, quoted on NPR, who was trying to save an ancient building in Jerusalem from ruin. Two warring factions prevented any progress on the building's restoration. According to the pithy Brit, "The usual stupidity prevails."
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