On the recordMay 7, 2014
There is no requirement to recognize Israel as a Jewish state in any type of understanding that has previously existed between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
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Wexler clarifies that recognizing Israel as a Jewish state is not a prior requirement in negotiations.
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