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After Palestine recognition

First Palestinian Arab ambassador to Spain presents credentials

First Palestinian Arab ambassador to Spain presents his credentials to Spanish King Felipe VI, months after Spain formally recognized a Palestinian state.

First Palestinian Arab ambassador to Spain presents credentials

Before PM's visit to US:

Knesset establishes its position against a Palestinian state

Proposal supported by Knesset members from the National Right, Likud, National Unity, Shas, United Torah Judaism, Otzma Yehudit, Yisrael Beytenu, and the Religious Zionist Party.

Knesset establishes its position against a Palestinian state

Smotrich:

'A new town for every country that recognizes a PA state'

The Finance Minister criticized the release of the Shifaa Hospital director and said that he demanded of the Prime Minister to investigate the decision so that a similar situation would not occur in the future.

'A new town for every country that recognizes a PA state'

Australia rejects proposal to recognize Palestinian state

Eighty members of Parliament reject the proposal, as opposed to five who supported it.

Australia rejects proposal to recognize Palestinian state

Ambassador Erdan:

'You recognized an entity of murderers, rapists, and kidnappers'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN condemned Norway, Ireland, and Spain for recognizing a Palestinian state and commented on the video showing the abduction of IDF lookouts on October 7th.

'You recognized an entity of murderers, rapists, and kidnappers'

Smotrich: No exchanging hostages for ceasefire

The head of intelligence suggested including no entry to Rafah and promoting steps towards a Palestinian state in exchange for the release of the captives. Minister Smotrich rejected the idea as a dangerous proposal.

Smotrich: No exchanging hostages for ceasefire

Report:

US pressing Netanyahu to accept PA state for normalization

According to the report in return for recognizing Israel, the White House is offering the Saudis a more formal defense relationship with Washington, assistance in acquiring civil nuclear power, and a renewed push for a Palestinian state.

US pressing Netanyahu to accept PA state for normalization

Blinken to Saudi FM:

'US committed to two-state solution'

US Secretary of State reiterates the Biden administration’s commitment to a Palestinian state in conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister.

'US committed to two-state solution'

British Foreign Secretary:

'We could recognize Palestine after Gaza ceasefire'

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron hints his country could officially recognize a Palestinian state without waiting for Israel-PA negotiations.

'We could recognize Palestine after Gaza ceasefire'

State Department:

'Palestinian state is the best way to bring peace'

State Department spokesperson says the United States is “actively pursuing” the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

'Palestinian state is the best way to bring peace'

MK Rothman to US students:

'End the hope of a Palestinian state'

MK Simcha Rothman speaks to professors and students from Yale University about the conclusions that should be drawn from the Hamas attack on October 7.

'End the hope of a Palestinian state'

White House:

'Biden maintaining open mind on two-state solution'

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says Biden understands “the need for some flexibility" when it comes to the format of an independent Palestinian state.

'Biden maintaining open mind on two-state solution'

EU foreign ministers:

'Palestinian state the only way to achieve peace'

EU foreign ministers express concern about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s clear rejection of the idea of a two-state solution.

'Palestinian state the only way to achieve peace'

UK Defense Secretary:

'No other option than a Palestinian state'

Britain’s Defense Secretary, Grant Shapps, says Netanyahu's comments rejecting the prospect of a Palestinian state were "disappointing".

'No other option than a Palestinian state'

PA responds to Netanyahu:

'The state of Palestine already exists'

PA "foreign ministry" blasts Netanyahu after he said he would thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state.

'The state of Palestine already exists'

EU foreign policy chief:

'Palestinian state is the best guarantee for Israel's security'

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell claims the establishment of a Palestinian state would be the best way of ensuring Israel's security.

'Palestinian state is the best guarantee for Israel's security'

Ron DeSantis:

'Palestinian State in Gaza would be a hotbed of terrorism'

Florida Governor said the war is not a minor dispute but rather an 'existential threat to the survival of the world's only Jewish state.'

'Palestinian State in Gaza would be a hotbed of terrorism'

Continue opposing a Palestinian Arab terror state

ZOA in open letter to Netanyahu: Stand strong against pressures to “advance prospects” for a Palestinian Arab state.

Continue opposing a Palestinian Arab terror state

Omani Foreign Minister:

'Israel ties won't be at the expense of the Palestinians'

Omani Foreign Minister stresses a Palestinian state would be a prerequisite for Oman to establish full ties with Israel.

'Israel ties won't be at the expense of the Palestinians'

Saudi Foreign Minister:

'A Palestinian state is a precondition for ties with Israel'

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister: True normalization and true stability will only come through giving the Palestinians a state.

'A Palestinian state is a precondition for ties with Israel'

Kushner: Netanyahu supported Palestinian state

In his new book, Jared Kushner claims Netanyahu planned to endorse a proposal for a Palestinian state.

Kushner: Netanyahu supported Palestinian state

Texas Republican platform 'prohibits' Palestinian state

Texas Republican Party approves platform that supports the “prohibition” of a Palestinian state in lands that Israel now controls.

Texas Republican platform 'prohibits' Palestinian state

Saudi FM: Palestinian state a prerequisite for normalization

Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister reiterates Kingdom's position linking Palestinian state with normalization of ties with Israel.

Saudi FM: Palestinian state a prerequisite for normalization

Ayelet Shaked in Dubai:

'Palestinian state will not be established'

Israeli Interior Minister says during visit to UAE that Bennett government will not consider Palestinian statehood.

'Palestinian state will not be established'

Wake up! Wake up! A Palestinian state is on the way!

Sovereignty movement founders warn against advance towards Palestinian state under guise of normalization and rapprochement with Arab states

Wake up! Wake up! A Palestinian state is on the way!

US urges Netanyahu to keep alive chance of Palestinian state

Top US diplomat unsure if Netanyahu will actually pursue sovereignty plan

US urges Netanyahu to keep alive chance of Palestinian state

Israel's Right says: Please, no cyanide in the chicken soup

We have to activate sovereignty without having a Palestinian Arab entity with "state" status. A response to Prof. Eugene Kontrovich. Op-ed.

Israel's Right says: Please, no cyanide in the chicken soup

'I will oppose recognition of Palestinian state'

Minister of Jerusalem Affairs: Deal of the Century is a great opportunity but there are clauses in the plan that we cannot accept.

'I will oppose recognition of Palestinian state'

Ofir Akunis to Arutz Sheva:

'Between sea and Jordan there's no place for Palestinian state'

Minister Ofir Akunis argues Israel must not agree to Palestinian state.

'Between sea and Jordan there's no place for Palestinian state'

Likud minister: We vehemently oppose Palestinian state

Minister Hanegbi: "I can promise that the PM’s and government’s position is to adopt the topics which are good for Israel’s security.”

Likud minister: We vehemently oppose Palestinian state

Remind POTUS: his plan vetoes a PLO state that supports terror

Not a day goes by on which the PA does not remind us that anyone who murders a Jew will be honored and paid handsomely. Opinion.

Remind POTUS: his plan vetoes a PLO state that supports terror

Sophie’s Choice: Be aware – be worried...

Israel cannot, ever, allow a hostile Arab state to be set up in the middle of the miniscule Jewish homeland! Opinion.

Sophie’s Choice: Be aware – be worried...

Does the Sovereignty Movement oppose sovereignty?

Does the Sovereignty Movement oppose sovereignty?

Netanyahu 'favors Palestinian state provided it's demilitarized'

'In the state we're talking about, we control every meter in terms of security, airspace, entrances, and exits,' Netanyahu explains.

Netanyahu 'favors Palestinian state provided it's demilitarized'

Is this the 'Deal of the Century'?

Lebanese TV network claims Trump's peace agreement will include the establishment of a "New Palestine" and a shared Jerusalem.

Is this the 'Deal of the Century'?

Sa'ar: There will be no Palestinian state in the heart of Israel

'The Palestinians aren't serious about ending the conflict - they are serious about teaching their children to hate and kill Jews.'

Sa'ar: There will be no Palestinian state in the heart of Israel

Poll: Majority against a Palestinian state

Peace Index poll asks hundreds of Israelis what they think of peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

Poll: Majority against a Palestinian state

Samaria leader: 'AIPAC lobby misleads U.S. elected officials'

21 MKs and Samaria Council head address unprecedented letter to Members of Congress: 'Palestinian state more dangerous than BDS.'

Samaria leader: 'AIPAC lobby misleads U.S. elected officials'

Peace doesn't exist; neither do the Palestinians

Peace doesn't exist; neither do the Palestinians

'Resolution ratified':

'We hereby declare establishment of the State of Palestine'

How would Prime Minister and Knesset Members vote on motion to establish terror state in Israel's heartland?

'We hereby declare establishment of the State of Palestine'

Why are the Palestinians so opposed to the 'Deal of the Century'?

Why are the Palestinians so opposed to the 'Deal of the Century'?

Friends don’t let friends offer a self-destructive “Deal”

Friends don’t let friends offer a self-destructive “Deal”

"Deal of the century" or a plan doomed to failure?

"Deal of the century" or a plan doomed to failure?

Bennett: Netanyahu, Trump plan to establish a Palestinian state

Watch: Minister claims "Netanyahu and Trump are in agreement on launching plan for Palestinian state immediately after elections."

Bennett: Netanyahu, Trump plan to establish a Palestinian state

Opinion:

A Palestinian state must not be established in Judea and Samaria

Likud candidate: The time has come for our leftists to understand that the formula of 'land for peace' will bring us disaster.

A Palestinian state must not be established in Judea and Samaria

AG drafts opinion: 'There is no Palestinian state'

Mandelblit reveals in conversation with students he will issue opinion that Hague court has no authority to discuss conflict.

AG drafts opinion: 'There is no Palestinian state'

Abbas spokesman: There will be no peace without 'Palestine'

PA chairman's spokesman livid after Netanyahu says a Palestinian entity in Judea and Samaria wouldn't be a state.

Abbas spokesman: There will be no peace without 'Palestine'

Only about half of Arabs consider embassy transfer dangerous

Figure emerges from survey conducted for international news channel I24news by Geocartography institute.

Only about half of Arabs consider embassy transfer dangerous

EU's anti-Israel funding blitz exposed

EU pushes Israel to legalize illegal Arab buildings, teams up with left-wing NGOs to lobby Israelis in favor of Palestinian statehood.

EU's anti-Israel funding blitz exposed

INTO THE FRAY To: AIPAC’s CEO - Picture the perils of “Palestine”

INTO THE FRAY To: AIPAC’s CEO - Picture the perils of “Palestine”

'Why is AIPAC pushing Palestinian statehood?'

Samaria leader hits pro-Israel lobby group for giving false impression of Israel's positions to members of Congress, Trump administration.

'Why is AIPAC pushing Palestinian statehood?'

AIPAC CEO endorses Palestinian statehood

Despite shift in US and Israeli policies, AIPAC chief Howard Kohr calls for establishment of Palestinian state at 2018 AIPAC conference.

AIPAC CEO endorses Palestinian statehood

Paris suburb rescinds symbolic recognition of ‘Palestine’

French town walks back symbolic recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Paris suburb rescinds symbolic recognition of ‘Palestine’

Slovenia to recognize 'Palestine' as independent state

2nd EU state announces it will recognize Palestine as an independent state, following Sweden. Vote expected to pass on Wednesday.

Slovenia to recognize 'Palestine' as independent state

Minister Gamilel: Palestinian State? Only in Sinai

Social Equality Minister says new Arab dictatorship in Judea and Samaria unacceptable, dangerous, proposes state in Sinai to include Gaza.

Minister Gamilel: Palestinian State? Only in Sinai

Abbas admits: No Palestinian state in the near future

PA chairman acknowledges Palestinian statehood not in the offing, says Netanyahu government has blocked establishment of Palestinian state.

Abbas admits: No Palestinian state in the near future

Israel's boundaries, Jordan's boundaries

Israel's boundaries, Jordan's boundaries

Flirting with the phantom Palestinian Authority

Flirting with the phantom Palestinian Authority

UK Jewish leaders view with favor a Palestinian state

UK Jewish leaders view with favor a Palestinian state

UK to recognize Palestinian statehood?

House of Lords report says Trump unfit to lead world, calls for UK to recognize of Palestinian statehood, push for reconciliation with Iran.

UK to recognize Palestinian statehood?