An informed source regarding the details of the phone conversation on Friday between the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of Israel stated that Benjamin Netanyahu told Joe Biden during this call that his remarks about a Palestinian state do not mean he rejects the proposal to establish such a state. According to this source, Netanyahu emphasized in his conversation with Biden that he believes any solution must include Israeli security control over the entire West Bank territory. It is reported that Joe Biden responded to Netanyahu by stating that he believes in the two-state solution but is also ready to discuss other options. Biden and Netanyahu also discussed the potential characteristics of a Palestinian state during their conversation. On Thursday, Benjamin Netanyahu stated at a press conference in Tel Aviv that he opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state as part of any post-war scenario and will continue the war until Hamas is completely destroyed. In another part of his interview with the media, he noted, "I have told the United States that I oppose the establishment of a Palestinian state as part of any post-war scenario, and I cannot hide the deep disagreements with our allies on this issue." John Kirby, the U.S. National Security Advisor, responded to these remarks by saying that Gaza should not be reoccupied after the war and that the United States remains committed to the two-state solution.
An informed source on the Biden-Netanyahu phone call: The Israeli Prime Minister does not reject the two-state solution
During a phone call, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu told President Biden that he does not reject the idea of a Palestinian state, but insists on Israeli security control over the West Bank. Biden supports the two-state solution but is open to discussing other options. This conversation highlights ongoing tensions and differing views on the future of Israeli-Palestinian relations.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
During a phone call, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu told President Biden that he does not reject the idea of a Palestinian state, but insists on Israeli security control over the West Bank. Biden supports the two-state solution but is open to discussing other options.
- Netanyahu emphasized the need for Israeli security control over the West Bank.
- Biden reaffirmed his support for the two-state solution while being open to alternative proposals.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The two-state solution has been a long-standing proposal for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, aiming to establish an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel.
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