Tel Aviv (diplomat.so) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected today assertions made by U.S. President Joe Biden regarding his support for the establishment of a Palestinian state post the conflict with the Hamas movement in Gaza. In an official statement from Netanyahu's office, it was conveyed that during their recent conversation, Netanyahu reiterated his stance that, following the elimination of Hamas, Israel should maintain security control over Gaza to ensure it no longer poses a threat.
"During his conversation with President Joe Biden, Netanyahu reaffirmed his policy that, after the destruction of Hamas, Israel must maintain security control over Gaza to ensure that it will no longer pose a threat to Israel, which is inconsistent with the demand for Palestinian sovereignty," the statement read.
This comes in contrast to President Biden's announcement yesterday, where he indicated discussing potential solutions for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with Netanyahu, asserting that the Israeli Prime Minister does not oppose its formation. The apparent discrepancy in statements highlights the ongoing diplomatic challenges in the region.
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