Years ago, when Arafat was still alive and kicking, there was some talk of land being set aside for the Palestinians and all Arafat had to do was sign it and he refused. (I cannot remember the particular details, unfortunately - it just struck me as completely odd).
It was one of those "what-the-hell" moments. They have been griping and whining and bombing to get their way and Arafat turns his nose up at it. It was almost as if with all their yammering and bomb-throwing, a land of their own is not what they really want.
Referring to ME "peace plans" it is said of the Palestinians that they never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity.