Jerusalem: Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar made a definitive statement on Wednesday, asserting that Israel will not permit the establishment of a Palestinian state or the implementation of a two-state solution. Addressing a group of American journalists, Sa'ar expressed strong opposition to the concept, describing it as detrimental to Israel's security and survival.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, Sa'ar emphasized that the creation of a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with its capital in eastern Jerusalem, would pose a significant threat to Israel's major population centers and compromise its defensible borders. He argued that such a move would be tantamount to national suicide for Israel.
Sa'ar further remarked, "A two-state solution? A Palestinian state in the heart of Israel would indeed be a solution-for those who seek to eliminate us. We will not let this happen." He challenged large countries like France and Canada, suggesting that if they were interested in establishing a Palestinian state, they could do so within their own territories, given their ample land.
The Foreign Minister's comments come amidst international developments, as France, Canada, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Australia, and New Zealand have announced their plans to recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly meetings in September.
