Netanyahu insists there can be no Palestinian state ahead of UN vote

France 24•Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 6:28:48 PM

As the UN Security Council prepares to vote on a US-drafted resolution regarding Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his firm stance against the establishment of a Palestinian state. This vote, which is part of ongoing discussions surrounding US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, highlights the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Netanyahu's opposition reflects a broader trend of resistance to Palestinian statehood, which remains a contentious issue in international diplomacy.

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