Knesset Passes Resolution Against Establishment of Palestinian State
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Haaretz July 18, 2024
Knesset Passes Resolution Against Establishment of Palestinian State
Declaration states that 'a Palestinian state would constitute an existential threat to the State of Israel and its citizens'
A Palestinian flag hangs at the University of Barcelona after Spanish Prime
Knesset Passes Resolution Against Establishment of Palestinian State
Declaration states that 'a Palestinian state would constitute an existential threat to the State of Israel and its citizens'
A Palestinian flag hangs at the University of Barcelona after Spanish Prime
Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the recognition of an independent
Palestinian state, in May.Credit: Albert Gea/ REUTERS
Noa Shpigel
The Knesset plenum passed a resolution late Wednesday night which expresses the Israeli parliament's opposition in principle to the establishment of a Palestinian state west of the Jordan River.
The resolution, put forward by New Hope-United Right faction, states that "the establishment of a Palestinian state in the heart of the Land of Israel would constitute an existential threat to the State of Israel and its citizens, perpetuate the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and destabilize the region."
Party chairman Gideon Sa'ar added that, "the resolution decision is intended to express the blanket opposition that exists among the [Israeli] people to the establishment of a Palestinian state, which would endanger Israel's security and future. [The resolution] signals to the international community that pressure to impose a Palestinian state on Israel is futile."
The proposal was supported by 68 Knesset members, nine opposed and there were no abstentions. Among those voting for the proposal were lawmakers from the National Union party and from Yisrael Beiteinu.
A statement issued by the National Union after the vote explained why the party voted for the resolution.
"After October 7, the appalling day that terrorists kidnapped, murdered and raped our citizens, any recognition of a Palestinian state would be a reward for terrorism and Hamas."
The statement went on to say, however, that the party, which is headed by Benny Gantz, "is committed, in any future political scenario that arises, to preserve the Jewish and democratic identity of the State of Israel, and to insist on its historic right and security interests."
Noa Shpigel
The Knesset plenum passed a resolution late Wednesday night which expresses the Israeli parliament's opposition in principle to the establishment of a Palestinian state west of the Jordan River.
The resolution, put forward by New Hope-United Right faction, states that "the establishment of a Palestinian state in the heart of the Land of Israel would constitute an existential threat to the State of Israel and its citizens, perpetuate the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and destabilize the region."
Party chairman Gideon Sa'ar added that, "the resolution decision is intended to express the blanket opposition that exists among the [Israeli] people to the establishment of a Palestinian state, which would endanger Israel's security and future. [The resolution] signals to the international community that pressure to impose a Palestinian state on Israel is futile."
The proposal was supported by 68 Knesset members, nine opposed and there were no abstentions. Among those voting for the proposal were lawmakers from the National Union party and from Yisrael Beiteinu.
A statement issued by the National Union after the vote explained why the party voted for the resolution.
"After October 7, the appalling day that terrorists kidnapped, murdered and raped our citizens, any recognition of a Palestinian state would be a reward for terrorism and Hamas."
The statement went on to say, however, that the party, which is headed by Benny Gantz, "is committed, in any future political scenario that arises, to preserve the Jewish and democratic identity of the State of Israel, and to insist on its historic right and security interests."
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