07.02.2025 14:14
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred to Saudi Arabia's condition for normalization with Tel Aviv, stating, "If they want a Palestinian state, they can establish it in Saudi Arabia."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made statements regarding current issues to Israel's Channel 14 television during his official visit to Washington. Netanyahu expressed that he would not accept the establishment of a Palestinian state, arguing that "the establishment of a Palestinian state would be a victory for Hamas and a defeat for Israel."
"THEY CAN ESTABLISH IT IN SAUDI ARABIA"
When asked about Saudi Arabia's condition for normalizing relations with Israel, which is the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, Netanyahu stated, "If they want a Palestinian state, they can establish it in Saudi Arabia. (Saudi Arabia) has vast lands."
HE CLOSED THE DOOR TO CONDITIONAL NORMALIZATION
Netanyahu expressed that he would not accept normalizing relations with any country on the condition of establishing a Palestinian state, saying, "We will not make an agreement that endangers the state of Israel."
SAUDIS DENIED TRUMP'S CLAIM
U.S. President Donald Trump had claimed that Saudi Arabia had abandoned the condition of establishing a Palestinian state for normalizing relations with Israel. Shortly after this statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a written statement denying Trump's claim, emphasizing that their position on the establishment of a Palestinian state is firm and unwavering, and that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had confirmed this position clearly and unequivocally without any room for interpretation.
WARNING FROM ISRAELI COMMANDER
Meanwhile, it was reported that Shlomi Binder, Director of the Israeli Army Military Intelligence Service, warned that Donald Trump's plan to forcibly displace Palestinians in the Gaza Strip would lead to an increase in incidents in the occupied West Bank. A news report aired on Channel 13 indicated that senior military officials from the Israeli army were concerned about Trump's Gaza plan and had held a series of consultations on the matter yesterday. During these discussions, it was alleged that Binder warned that Trump's plan would lead to an increase in incidents in the West Bank and advised the political leadership to be prepared for the upcoming Ramadan month.