Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly addressed his stance against any external pressure regarding the creation of a Palestinian state.

“In light of remarks recently heard in the international community about an attempt to unilaterally force a Palestinian state on Israel, today I submit for government approval a declarative decision on the issue,” Netanyahu stated during Sunday’s cabinet meeting.

He further stressed that any resolution must emerge from direct negotiations without preconditions. Such recognition, particularly following the October 7 massacre, would “award an immense and unprecedented prize to terrorism and prevent any future peace agreement.”

This strong statement follows a series of international reports that both the US and UK are considering recognizing a Palestinian state ‘the day after’ the Gaza war, without waiting for the due process of talks between Israelis and Palestinians to formulate a two-state solution. According to Israel Hayom, Netanyahu has been privately considering accepting this resolution while publicly criticizing it, a strategy aimed at bolstering efforts towards diplomatic normalization with Saudi Arabia.