A senior negotiator said the Palestinians had long ago recognised the state of Israel, and the real issue threatening the talks was illegal Jewish settlements on Palestinian land.

一名资深谈判人员表示，长期以来，巴勒斯坦人一直认可以色列是一个国家，威胁对话的真正问题是以色列在巴勒斯坦国土上建设非法犹太定居点。

youdao

You’re a real business negotiator, but if you hang on to the listed quotations, it’s impossible for us to come to terms.

您真是个商务谈判高手，不过您若坚持原来的报价，那么我们不可能成交。

youdao

"This is the starting point. Unless there is an end, a real cessation from these activities, it will be difficult for any Palestinian negotiator to come back to the table.

VOA: standard.2009.04.09