The two discussed the possibility of establishing a demilitarized state for the Palestinians: “This is a reason that intrigues the American president” • According to Biden, “Establishing a Palestinian state is not something that cannot be accomplished during Netanyahu’s term.”
N12 | Published 20/01/24 08:15
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Joe Biden in their phone conversation last night that he does not rule out the establishment of a Palestinian state, CNN reported this morning (Saturday). Netanyahu also clarified to the American president that his statements at the press conference he held the night before “were not said with the intention of eliminating any possibility of establishing such a state.”
At the end of the conversation, the US president said: “Netanyahu is not opposed to all two-state solutions, there are UN member states that do not maintain an army.” It was also reported that officials in the American administration discussed in recent weeks the possibility of a demilitarized Palestinian state, an idea that “intrigues President Biden.”
According to President Biden, “Establishing a Palestinian state is not something that cannot be accomplished during Netanyahu’s term.” It was also reported that the two talked in a “detailed” and “serious” manner about the possibilities of establishing a state for the Palestinians.
The US President spoke with the Prime Minister last night after a disconnection of more than three weeks. According to an Israeli source, they spoke for 40 minutes and the conversation was “good”. The two leaders discussed the latest developments surrounding the war in Gaza and the day after.
According to the source privy to the details, the Prime Minister made it clear to Biden that Israel will not withdraw from the limits of combat. Although Netanyahu denied it, the White House confirmed the report in the “Main Edition” and welcomed the decision to bring flour into the Gaza Strip.
“Netanyahu will frame his election campaign against the Biden administration”
Journalist Thomas Friedman wrote in the New York Times that “at the same time as the presidential race against Donald Trump, Biden will be forced to face Netanyahu.” According to the Jewish-American journalist, “the prime minister is expected to position himself in front of the US president and frame his campaign in the next election on the claim that the Biden administration will force Israel to establish a Palestinian state – and he is the only one who can oppose it.”
“Netanyahu is looking for the most exciting political message to get enough votes from the extreme right in order to remain prime minister and stay out of jail, if he loses in one of the three corruption cases he is facing in court,” added Friedman.
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