Mubarak: holy men do not negotiate

Hosni Mubarak rejected Olmert’s offer for a direct meeting with Saudi Arabia officials as unrealistic: “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has circumstances that differ from those of any other state. They have holy lands and men of religion.” Apparently, Israel has neither of them.
Olmert surely knew of the futility of his call for negotiations with Saudi Arabia, but he needs to play his part in the peace process show.