When PA (Palestinian Authority) officials address ongoing negotiations with Israel, there are no apologies, no explanations and no efforts to justify their existence along with their claims to their so-called homeland. What is clear is that despite the fact the so-called Palestinian people is a fictitious entity, they have succeeded in selling this to the world and they are not looking compromise on their core issues, namely total control of Yerushalayim and its holy sites.

Senior veteran negotiator Dr. Saeb Erekat told Galei Tzahal’s (Army Radio) Razi Barkai “I am the son of Jericho. I am 10,000 years old, the son of Canaan. Do I have to explain this to you again?”

He continued “We have agreed on the 67 borders and land swaps, and the PA has agreed to EU and NATO forces in our lands and skies to ensure compliance with agreements. Jerusalem will be the open capital of Palestine, with access to all wishing to come. The status of holy sites must still be discussed and I do not wish to hold negotiations on the radio.

“Today is February 12th and we have yet to see an American proposal so it is premature to discuss any of these matters at this stage. I hope that President Obama will meet personally with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Abu Mazen. I hope and pray that John Kerry will go to battle for what he needs as they (Israel) yell I am losing my coalition [referring to Naftali Bennett]. He must put what he needs on the table. He does not have to recreate the wheel.

“I have yet to hear any Israeli leader express that he recognizes the State of Palestine and its control over holy sites. I want Mr. prime minister pm to speak to his people and tell them what is needed, six seven,” referring to the pre-1967 boundaries.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)