Abbas: There's no way we'll recognize Israel

Palestinian Authority Head Mahmoud Abbas reiterated on Friday that he will not recognize Israel as a Jewish state, according to AP.

Speaking to youth activists of his Fatah party, Abbas unequivocally declared that there is no way he will recognize Israel as a Jewish state and accept a Palestinian capital in just a portion of 'eastern Jerusalem' (occupied al-Quds).

Abbas further stated that he withstood international pressure in the past, when he sought UN recognition of a state of Palestine despite the United States’ objections.

"They are pressing and saying, 'No peace without the Jewish state,"' he said.

Zionist regime has insisted that the PA recognize Israel as a Jewish state as a pre-condition for any peace deal with the Authority.