The Other Peace Partner

Much attention has been focused on barriers Israel brings to the peace process; notably whether or not Jewish settlements should continue in East Jerusalem. Not a day goes by without an article discussing US pressure on Israel to resume the peace process.

However, an article that appeared on UPI.com today reported that the Fatah Revolutionary Council concluded its fifth convention in Ramallah over the weekend by declaring its refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state.

Strangely this news article did not make the large media outlets.

How is Israel supposed to sit down to discuss peace if it is not recognized? And, how is Israel supposed to discuss peace when media bias is so rampant?