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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly condemned the coordinated decision by the UK, Canada, and Australia to recognize a Palestinian state. His spokeswoman called the move "absurd" and "a reward for terrorism" during a news conference. Netanyahu stated that Israel "won't commit suicide" by accepting a Palestinian state to satisfy European political needs. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the recognition as protecting the two-state solution for peace.

Key Points: Netanyahu Slams UK Canada Australia Palestinian State Recognition as Absurd

  • Netanyahu calls recognition a reward for Hamas terrorism
  • UK Canada Australia coordinated Palestinian state recognition
  • Palestinian Ministry welcomes move as protecting two-state solution
  • Netanyahu to present Israel's case at UN General Assembly
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Israeli PM calls UK, Canada, Australia's decision to recoglise Palestinian state 'absurd'

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu calls coordinated Western recognition of Palestinian state "reward for terrorism" and vows Israel "won't commit suicide" for European politics.

"The people of Israel aren't going to commit suicide because of the political needs of European politics - Shosh Badrosian, Netanyahu Spokeswoman"

Tel Aviv, September 21

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country "won't commit suicide" by welcoming a Palestinian state "because of Europe's political needs," Sky News reported.

Spokeswoman Shosh Badrosian shared the comments in remarks during a short news conference.

"There have been media reports suggesting the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is planning on announcing the UK's recognition of a Palestinian state today, a manoeuvre that Prime Minister Netanyahu has called absurd and simply a reward for terrorism," she said, as quoted by Sky News.

"The Prime Minister has made it very clear to me that his message to nations that are taking the avenue to disregard the sheer, utter chaos Hamas has thrusted Gaza into, and Israel, including our soldiers families and, of course, hostages still held in Hamas captivity, that the people of Israel aren't going to commit suicide because of the political needs of European politics," she added, as per Sky News.

Israel has been vocal in opposing the British decision, and those taken by other Western nations. Badrosian also confirmed that Netanyahu will be travelling to New York for the UN General Assembly in the week where some nations will be announcing a recognition of Palestine to put forth his case.

Earlier in the day, Australia, Canada and the UK in a coordinated effort recognized the Palestinian State on Sunday, calling for a two-state solution. However, the triad said that Hamas must cease its existence immediately.

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the decision.

The Palestinian MFA considers it a protection of the two-state solution aimed at achieving peace.

"The Foreign Ministry welcomes the recognition of the State of Palestine by various countries and considers it a protection of the two-state solution aimed at achieving peace," the statement said.

https://x.com/pmofa/status/1969753879043620879

The Ministry hailed the willingness of the government of Palestine to build relations with these countries.

- ANI

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Priya S
While Israel has security concerns, the Palestinian people also deserve dignity and statehood. The international community should push for peaceful negotiations rather than taking extreme positions.
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Aman W
Netanyahus language is too harsh. Calling it "suicide" is dramatic. Countries have the right to make diplomatic decisions. India has always maintained balanced relations with both sides and that approach works best.
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Sarah B
Interesting development. Recognition doesn't mean endorsement of Hamas - they specifically mentioned Hamas must cease to exist. This could be a step toward isolating extremists while supporting moderate Palestinians.
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Vikram M
The timing is crucial. With UN General Assembly coming up, this puts more pressure on Israel to come to the negotiating table. Hope this leads to meaningful dialogue rather than more confrontation.
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Nisha Z
As someone who has seen partition and its aftermath, I believe statehood recognition should come with proper security guarantees. Both Israelis and Palestinians deserve to live in peace and security.

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