Early Thursday morning, the Israeli parliament voted against the establishment of a Palestinian state “on principle,” amid growing international debate over the war in the Gaza Strip.
The resolution, which rejects the idea of a Palestinian state, was supported by parties in Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition and other opposition parties, with 68 votes in favour and 9 against.
Israeli parliament rejects Palestinian statehood
The centre-right opposition National Unity party, led by former defence minister Benny Gantz, voted in favour of the resolution, which rejects the possibility of a Palestinian state, even as part of negotiations with Israel.
“National Unity is committed, in any future political scenario that may arise, to preserving the Jewish and democratic identity of the State of Israel, and to insisting on its historical rights and security interests,” the party said in a statement.
(With information from EFE)
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2024-07-24 08:02:21
