The other thing that I think needs to be pointed out is the fact that nobody had the right to take away the Palestinians' right to remain exactly where they were prior to the creation of the state of Israel. The fact that various entities undertook to take away this right anyway is a reality that we have to deal with now. However, the fact that this is the reality now does not in any way obligate the Palestinians to agree to it. To whatever extent they do agree to it is a concession on their part.

In order to understand why they have responded the way they have to the way Israel has treated them, it is necessary to recognize this one basic fact.