Netanyahu warned that he would deliver a strong message to the UN against Western governments that, instead of condemning Hamas's terrorism, seek to reward it with a state
During his tour, Netanyahu will meet with President Donald Trump in Washington. There, they will address the next steps after the historic "Operation Rising Lion" against Iran and other regional confrontations. "We will discuss the great opportunities that have opened up with our victories, and also the need to complete the war against Hamas," Netanyahu said in advance.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister mentioned the ongoing negotiations with Syria, although he clarified that any agreement will be conditioned on Israel's security interests, including the protection of the Druze community and the demilitarization of sensitive areas.
The Israeli government considers that the decisions of Western countries to recognize a Palestinian state encourage terrorism and put regional stability at risk. Jerusalem is even considering the annexation of strategic parts of the West Bank as a response.
Although the Trump administration privately warned about that possibility, Israel emphasizes that the debate remains open and that the decisions of Western powers are responsible for the issue being under discussion.
The Israeli stance is clear: there will not be a Palestinian state as long as organizations like Hamas continue to exist and threaten the security of the region. Netanyahu seeks to make this clear at the UN, where he hopes to show how the diplomatic recognitions by some governments only strengthen those who use violence as a political method.
The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, announced that during his speech at the UN General Assembly he will denounce the countries that recently recognized an independent Palestinian state. The decision is aimed especially at Western governments such as the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Portugal, which chose to take a step that Jerusalem considers a reward for terrorism.
"At the UN General Assembly we will state our truth: the truth about the citizens of Israel, about our soldiers from the Defense Forces, and about our country," Netanyahu declared before departing from Ben Gurion Airport.
The Israeli leader was blunt: "I will denounce those who, instead of condemning the murderers and rapists of Hamas, want to give them a state in the heart of the Land of Israel. That will not happen."
From the Prime Minister's office, it was made clear that the wave of international recognitions of the Palestinian state doesn't in any way obligate Israel to accept its creation. "The shameful capitulation of some leaders to Palestinian terrorism doesn't obligate Israel at all. There will not be a Palestinian state," the official statement emphasized.
Netanyahu stressed that terrorism can't be legitimized with diplomatic concessions. On the contrary, he reaffirmed that Israel will remain focused on its strategic objectives: defeating Hamas, freeing all the hostages, and ensuring the security of its people.
