By signing a large project that authorizes the construction of new settlements in the West Bank, Israel’s Prime Minister stated that the territories in Palestine Os ‘belonging’ and promised to ‘bend the city’s population’
The Prime Minister of Israel, reaffirmed last Thursday (11) its position contrary to the creation of a . This statement comes at a critical moment, preceding the United Nations General Assembly, which is scheduled for next week. Netanyahu emphasized that there will never be a Palestinian state, referring to military operations and occupations in the Palestinian territories, such as the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. The occupation of these territories is considered illegal by UN resolutions and international law. However, Netanyahu argues that it is necessary to protect Israel and that, historically, these territories belong to the Jews, thus not recognizing the possibility of a new Palestinian state.
The issue of the creation of a Palestinian state will be one of the main topics of the General Assembly of . Several Western nations, including France, Spain, Australia and the United Kingdom, are ready to officially recognize Palestine as a sovereign country. This position increases the diplomatic pressure on Israel, which is in a delicate situation on the international scene. However, the perspective of a ceasefire seems distant, with Israel keeping his stance firm against the stoppage of the conflict, especially as he approaches the last bastions of Hamas in the north of the Gaza Strip.
Mediation efforts from the United States, Qatar and Egypt are currently paralyzed. This stagnation in the negotiations was aggravated by an Israeli attack on Hamas’s leadership in Doha, which led Qatar to reconsider his position in the negotiations. The war, which will soon turn two years, continues to cause suffering for both Israeli and Palestinians, with the potential to redefine the geopolitics of the Middle East. The lack of progress in peace negotiations and continuous violence in the region are constant concerns for the international community.
*With information from Luca Bassani
*Report produced with the aid of AI
