Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has doubled down on his stance against a fully independent Palestinian state, arguing it would threaten Israel’s security. He insists Israel must maintain security control over Palestinian territories, effectively rejecting the idea of Palestinian sovereignty as a viable option in any future peace deal.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another political soundbite—Netanyahu’s remarks signal a hardline position that could stall (or outright kill) any renewed peace talks. With tensions already high in the region, his rejection of Palestinian statehood reinforces a long-standing deadlock, making a two-state solution seem even more distant. For anyone hoping for progress, this is a discouraging step backward.