Knesset opposes Palestinian state prior to Netanyahu’s Washington trip

The proposal calls the establishment of a Palestinian state in the aftermath of October 7 "a reward for terrorism" and that such a reward would only encourage Hamas.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ministers and MK's at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 17, 2024.

(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)

ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, JERUSALEM POST STAFF, ELIAV BREUER

JULY 17, 2024 23:44

Updated: JULY 18, 2024 21:35

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