We never respect those who amuse us, however we may smile at their comic powers.
If I'm within reach and can be helpful, I have a tendency to say 'Yes.' It's hard to say 'No.'
The core issue here is that the Israeli government refuses to commit to terms of reference for the negotiations that are based on international law and United Nations resolutions, and that it frantically continues to intensify building of settlements on the territory of the State of Palestine.

