Ronald Jackson's GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES NOW: Israel: Peace Deal Requires Recognition of Jewish State

Israel At 60 Years Parade, NYC Jun 1, 2008 (Photo by FaceMePLS)

PLO Chairman Mahmoud Abbas told the New York Times over the weekend that recognition of Israel as a Jewish state "is out of the question."

By Oren Dorell
Palestinians' refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state and to allow a long-term Israeli security presence in the Jordan Valley goes against core elements of any peace deal that would be acceptable to Israel, Israel's ambassador to Washington told USA TODAY.

"If they're not willing to recognize Israel as a Jewish state, then there will not be an agreement," Ambassador Ron Dermer said while speaking to the paper's editorial board.

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Israel: Peace Deal Requires Recognition of Jewish State

PLO Chairman Mahmoud Abbas told the New York Times over the weekend that recognition of Israel as a Jewish state "is out of the question."

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