Palestinians, once again, refuse to recognize Israel as a Jewish state....

Everytime an Israeli Prime Minister says 'Jewish State', the Palestinians object..

Ahead of US envoy George Mitchell's arrival in Ramallah on Friday morning, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's spokesman blasted Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, who told the envoy Thursday that Palestinian recognition of Israel as a Jewish state was a fundamental element for any talks between the two parties.

"The news Israeli leadership is setting obstacles in the way of a solution to the conflict," he said.

So, not allowing for the suicide of Israel is now an obstacle to peace....