Israel reaffirmed this Sunday its opposition to the recognition of the Palestinian state, following the historic decision by the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that 'there will be no Palestinian state' and warned that this recognition by Israel's traditional allies only fuels terrorism. Its message is produced in a context of growing tension, marked by the recent Israeli offensive in Gaza, which has left a high number of casualties according to Hamas. The Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, called the decision "immoral" and "especially repugnant," arguing that it rewards extremist groups and undermines the prospects for a peaceful solution.
At the same time, members of Netanyahu's government, especially the far right, demanded full sovereignty over the West Bank, in the wake of the recognitions. The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, and other officials stated that the response to these decisions should be an immediate annexation of the occupied territories. Meanwhile, Hamas celebrates the recognition, considering it backing for its struggle and a step toward the creation of an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital. The situation will unfold in a critical context, with an international conference for the resolution of the conflict scheduled to take place during the United Nations General Assembly.
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