Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fiercely criticised the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia for their recent decision to recognise a Palestinian state.
In a strongly worded statement, Netanyahu accused the nations of “rewarding terror” in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre, asserting that “there will be no Palestinian state to the west of the Jordan River.”
Netanyahu reaffirmed his long-standing opposition to Palestinian statehood, citing his administration’s expansion of Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria as part of a broader strategy to block such developments. “For years I have prevented the creation of that terror state, against tremendous pressure, both domestic and from abroad,” he said.
The rebuke comes ahead of a high-profile summit in New York, jointly hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, aimed at reviving the two-state solution.
While dozens of global leaders are expected to attend, both Israel and the United States have opted to boycott the event.
Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon dismissed the summit as a “circus,” accusing it of legitimising terrorism.
Meanwhile, Israel continues its ground offensive in Gaza amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
The UN General Assembly recently endorsed the New York Declaration, which outlines a roadmap for peace, including Hamas disarmament, hostage release, and humanitarian aid access.
