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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir strongly condemned the recognition of a Palestinian state by the UK and Canada. He announced his intention to submit a proposal for applying Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria as a countermeasure. Prime Minister Netanyahu characterized the recognition as absurd and a reward for terrorism, stating Israel won't compromise its security for European political needs. Netanyahu plans to present Israel's case at the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York.

Key Points: Israel Ben-Gvir Demands Sovereignty After UK Canada Palestine Recognition

  • Ben-Gvir condemns UK and Canada's Palestine state recognition as reward for terrorism
  • Netanyahu says Israel won't commit suicide for Europe's political needs
  • Israeli minister to submit sovereignty proposal for Judea and Samaria
  • Netanyahu to address UN General Assembly against Palestine recognition moves
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Israel's National Security Minister calls for crushing of Palestine as UK, Canada, Australia recognise state

Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir condemns UK and Canada's recognition of Palestine, calls for immediate sovereignty application and crushing of Palestinian authority.

"The recognition... demands immediate countermeasures: the immediate application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria - Itamar Ben-Gvir"

Tel Aviv, September 21

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Sunday condemned the recognition of a Palestinian state by the UK and Canada and called for the crushing of Palestine.

Gvir said that he will submit an application demanding sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

In a post on X, he said, "The recognition by Britain, Canada, and of a "Palestinian" state, as a reward for theukhba murderers, demands immediate countermeasures: the immediate application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria and the complete crushing of the "Palestinian" terror authority. It is my intention to submit a proposal for the application of sovereignty to the upcoming government meeting."

https://x.com/itamarbengvir/status/1969755615149834330

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 when some nations will be announcing a recognition of Palestine to put forth his case.

- ANI

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Priya S
As an Indian, I understand both sides but violence is never the answer. Both Israelis and Palestinians deserve peace and security. The international community should focus on dialogue rather than taking sides.
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Arjun K
Western countries have no moral authority to lecture others about peace. They created this mess during colonial times and now want to impose solutions. India's balanced approach is the right way.
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Sarah B
While I understand Israel's security concerns, calling for "complete crushing" of Palestine is extreme language. There has to be a middle path that ensures security for Israelis while respecting Palestinian rights.
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Vikram M
India has suffered enough from terrorism to understand Israel's position. But we also know that lasting peace comes through dialogue, not just military solutions. Hope both sides find a way forward.
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Michael C
The timing of these recognitions seems politically motivated. Western countries should coordinate with regional powers and consider the actual impact on ground rather than making symbolic gestures.

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