Netanyahu Stands Firm Against Palestinian State as UN Vote Looms
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his opposition to a Palestinian state, just a day before the UN Security Council is set to vote on a US-drafted resolution on Gaza. The proposal, which aims to establish an international stabilization force in Gaza, has been met with resistance from Russia, China, and some Arab countries. Despite international pressure, Netanyahu remains resolute in his stance, warning that a Palestinian state would create a "prize" for Hamas and potentially lead to a larger Hamas-run state on Israel's borders. However, the US has revised the resolution to include stronger language on Palestinian self-determination, stating that President Donald Trump's plan may create a "credible pathway" to Palestinian statehood. The creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel is seen as the only viable solution to the long-standing conflict. However, Netanyahu's hard-line governing partners have urged him to take a tough stance on the issue, and he has vowed not to compromise. The UN vote comes as tensions in the West Bank escalate, with a surge in settler attacks and Israeli fire resulting in the deaths of at least seven Palestinians in the past two weeks. Palestinians and human rights groups have accused the government of turning a blind eye to the violence, which they say is widespread and carried out by settlers with impunity. The UN has recorded over 260 attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians and their property in the West Bank in October, the highest number since 2006. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed concern that the violence in the West Bank could undermine efforts to resolve the Gaza conflict. In Gaza, families in the Muwasi tent camp are struggling to cope with the aftermath of winter's first strong rainfall, which has left their homes flooded and their belongings damaged. The situation remains dire, with many displaced Palestinians facing indescribable suffering.
