The Israeli leader has said he will not be pressured to accept a separate Palestinian state. Netanyahu has made it clear that recognizing a Palestinian state is a good thing to do"Premium.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would continue to oppose the international community's recognition of a Palestinian state, warning that it could hinder a resolution of the conflict in Gaza.
Netanyahu said in response to a report by The Washington Post on Wednesday that the United States and several Arab countries were discussing a long-term peace plan between Israel and Palestine, citing diplomacy.
The plan reportedly involves a ceasefire, the release of hostages held by Hamas, and"A clear timetable for the establishment of a Palestinian state could be announced as early as the coming weeks"。
The Israeli leader clarified his thoughts on the so-called on X earlier Friday"Rhetoric about imposing a Palestinian state on Israel"of the position.
He wrote in Hebrew:"Israel will continue to oppose the unilateral recognition of the State of Palestine".
After Hamas's invasion of Israel on October 7, which killed some 1,200 people and took some 240 hostages, Netanyahu insisted that the international community supports Palestinian statehood"It would bring enormous rewards to unprecedented terrorism and hinder future peaceful settlements"。
He emphasized:"Israel categorically rejects the directives of the international community to reach a permanent settlement with the Palestinians".
The Prime Minister added that the Gaza peace agreement can only"Through unconditional direct negotiations between the parties"to achieve it.
The Post said in its report"There are fears that Israel's imminent attack on Rafah will spiral the crisis in Gaza out of control and bury the hostage agreement and long-term peace efforts"。The city, located in the southern part of the enclave on the border with Egypt, is now the last refuge for more than 1 million Palestinians displaced by IDF attacks.
Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Israel would"Fight to complete victory, which also includes strong action in Rafah, after we allow civilians to leave the war zone"。
As reported by Wall Street earlier this week, relations between the United States and Israel have reached a point due to Israel's insistence on continuing military operations in Gaza"Boiling point"。The United States **told the** that Washington has indicated to the Israeli side,"In any case"will not support an attack on Rafah.
According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, Israeli airstrikes and ground operations in Palestinian enclaves have killed 28,663 people and injured 68,395 since October 7.
RT February 16, 2024.