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War Unites Israelis, Knesset Rejects Two-State, Extends Jerusalem Sovereignty

6/29/2026

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Benjamin Netanyahu said the war has united Israelis in rejecting any two-state solution.
Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs poll showed opposition to a Palestinian state rise from 69 % before Oct. 7 2023 to 79 % after the attacks.
The Knesset voted 99-11 on Feb. 21 2024 to reject unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood, and in July 2025 71 of 120 members passed a resolution extending Jerusalem sovereignty to Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley.

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Benjamin Netanyahu said the war has united Israelis in rejecting any two-state solution.
Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs poll showed opposition to a Palestinian state rise from 69 % before Oct. 7 2023 to 79 % after the attacks.
The Knesset voted 99-11 on Feb. 21 2024 to reject unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood, and in July 2025 71 of 120 members passed a resolution extending Jerusalem sovereignty to Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley.