“They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from [being] a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance. For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against thee:” Psalm 83:4-5

Muslim Brotherhood spokesperson Mahmoud Ghezlan told the London-based Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper on Wednesday that the militant group will neither speak nor meet with Israeli officials.

"The Brotherhood’s stance on Israel is unwavering and not up for discussion. “It’s illogical to have dialogue, any dialogue, in light of the Israeli practices against the Arab peoples."

In the spirit of cooperation, Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesperson Yigal Palmor told Israeli radio that Israel has not ruled out talks. "We will be happy to hold dialogues with whoever wants to have dialogue with us."

Yet far too many continue to hold Israel responsible for the lack of peace in the Middle East.