No, you said Israel refused to compromise, not that their compromise was insufficiently generous. I say Arafat refused to compromise because he didn't make a counter offer, and hasn't offered squat. You are dumping on the wrong party on this issue. Admit it. And btw, what should Israel offer in order to get over the height of your adequately generous bar?
You are commenting on the intricasies on the Middle Eastern way of negotiating, not on the essense of the problem.
Arafat must believe he may get a better deal, especially with the majority of the world voting for Israel's withdrawal.
Now the difference is in who believes what is a fair deal and if there is any overlap.
Can you say with a straight face that there is no offer in the world Arafat wouldn't take?
Israel is bold and cocky for only as long as America underwrites their wishes. Weaken that, and they may negotiate more willingly.