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Netanyahu Stands Firm Against Palestinian Statehood Amid Rising Tensions

11/18/2025

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Netanyahu Rejects Statehood

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Israel) reaffirmed opposition to Palestinian statehood during a cabinet meeting as tensions rose over a U.N. Security Council resolution set for a vote.
Netanyahu said the U.S.-backed post-war Gaza plan does not change his stance.
Egypt and Saudi Arabia push for a viable path to Palestinian statehood.
U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz warned that rejecting the resolution could lead to conflict and bolster Hamas.

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Trump's Gaza Resolution

The United Nations Security Council approved U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, passing a resolution with 13 votes and no vetoes.
The resolution calls for deploying the International Stabilization Force (ISF) to govern Gaza and a vague commitment to a Palestinian state contingent on reforms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposed a Palestinian state, and the lack of clarity on the ISF mandate raises implementation questions.

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Netanyahu Rejects Statehood

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Israel) reaffirmed opposition to Palestinian statehood during a cabinet meeting as tensions rose over a U.N. Security Council resolution set for a vote.
Netanyahu said the U.S.-backed post-war Gaza plan does not change his stance.
Egypt and Saudi Arabia push for a viable path to Palestinian statehood.
U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz warned that rejecting the resolution could lead to conflict and bolster Hamas.

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