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Israel Rejects Unilateral Palestinian State Recognition

The Israeli parliament overwhelmingly passed a resolution proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against any "unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state."

According to AFP, the text claims such a move would be tantamount to rewarding Hamas for its unprecedented terrorism.

The vote comes days after the Washington Post reported that the United States and several allied Arab countries are working on a comprehensive plan for lasting Israeli-Palestinian peace. This plan, crafted after the end of the recent war between Israel and Hamas, reportedly includes a timetable for the establishment of a Palestinian state.

"This historic vote underscores our collective determination," Netanyahu praised on Twitter. He added, "We will not reward terrorism with unilateral recognition in response to the October 7 massacre, nor do we accept imposed solutions."

The resolution, adopted by 99 of the 120 lawmakers, stresses that "Israel categorically rejects international plans regarding a permanent settlement with the Palestinians." The text asserts that such a settlement can only be achieved through direct, unconditional negotiations between the parties.

"Israel will continue to oppose the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state," the resolution states. "Such a declaration after the October 7 massacre would be a major concession to unprecedented terrorism and would prevent any future peace agreement."

The war was triggered by the unprecedented attack launched by the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas on October 7 in southern Israel. The attack killed over 1,160 people, mostly civilians, according to official Israeli figures.

Translation by Iurie Tataru

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