Peace between Arab and Jew

In 1948 the Jews accepted partition, and offered peace to the Arabs.
The Arabs refused.


In 1967 the Jews won a major war, and wished to discuss peace.
The Arabs refused.


In 1973, the Jews survived an Arab attack on Israel, and repelled those who wished to slaughter them. Again, they desired peace.
The Arabs refused.


Several times since then, more often than can be counted, Israel has tried to achieve peace. The Arabs refused.


The Arabs do not wish to discuss peace with Israel because Israel speaks from a position of strength.
Were Israel to speak from a position of weakness, the Arabs would see no reason to talk peace.
Consequently it is unlikely that there ever will be peace between Arab and Jew.


That being so, why bother treating the Arabs as potential negotiating partners?