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Netanyahu rules out Palestinian state, rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan
Netanyahu rules out Palestinian state, rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has firmly ruled out the establishment of a Palestinian state in Gaza or the West Bank as long as he is in power, directly contradicting US President…
The Story in Brief
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has firmly ruled out the establishment of a Palestinian state in Gaza or the West Bank as long as he is in power, directly contradicting US President Donald Trump's recently unveiled peace roadmap. Aajtak reports that Netanyahu stated Israeli forces will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas completely surrenders its arms.
Trump's 15-point plan proposed a phased end to the war, including Hamas disarming, Israeli withdrawal, and handing Gaza's administration to a Palestinian technical body. However, Hamas has countered that Israel must first stop attacks and withdraw troops before it considers surrendering weapons. Eight Muslim-majority nations, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, have warned that Israel's continued military operations could derail the US-backed peace initiative.
The Indian Opinion
The loudest narrative here is Trump's claim of a 'big breakthrough' in the peace process, which Netanyahu has now publicly shredded. The other lazy tale is that peace is just a roadmap away. The hard truth is both sides demand the other move first, Israel wants disarmament before withdrawal, Hamas wants the reverse. This is not a negotiation; it is a standoff. The real test is whether the eight Muslim nations will back their warning with any concrete action beyond a joint statement.
Sources (2): aajtak.in, aajtak.in (2)
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
