Israeli PM Netanyahu rejects Biden’s idea of ​​Palestinian state – Dainik Savera Times

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again rejected the idea of ​​creating a Palestinian state. His comments came hours after a phone conversation with US President Joe Biden, in which the US leader indicated Mr Netanyahu could still be open to the idea, according to a BBC report. Mr Netanyahu’s comments appear to be deepening the public divide with the US.

The US believes a Palestinian state alongside Israel – known as a “two-state solution” – is vital to long-term stability. But the White House acknowledged this week that the US and Israeli governments “clearly see things differently.” Speaking to reporters after the first talks between the two leaders in nearly a month, Mr Biden insisted a two-state solution was still possible with Mr Netanyahu in office. “There are many types of two-state solutions,” he said. There are many countries which are members of the United Nations… which do not have their own army.” On Saturday Mr Netanyahu doubled down on his position, which he has held for most of his political career and reiterated earlier this week.

A statement issued by Netanyahu’s office said, “In his conversation with President Biden, Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated his policy that Israel should maintain security control over Gaza after the destruction of Hamas to ensure that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel. “This is a requirement that contradicts the demand for Palestinian sovereignty.” A key Israeli war leader has challenged Netanyahu over Gaza strategy and expressed fears for the future for Palestinians as the war destroys Gaza.