Israeli President Isaac Herzog is not ready to talk about implementing the idea of creating a Palestinian state while the fight against the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas is ongoing.
Source: “Sky News“
Details: Herzog rejected accusations that Israeli bombing of Gaza had a disproportionate impact on civilians and said Israel had no choice but to eliminate Hamas.
“We have realistic goals. We say we want to destroy Hamas’ military infrastructure. We have said it clearly. We are careful. It’s been two weeks and we have not carried out operations on the ground because we are careful,” he said.
When asked what would happen to Gaza if Israel destroyed Hamas, the Israeli President said that this decision would be up to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Duke did not want to talk about the possibility of creating a Palestinian state.
Direct speech: “Reality is shattered. People are asking themselves deep questions. Is this possible? Can I make peace with a neighbor who wants to cut off the heads of my children? Is this possible?
I cannot discuss this (two-state solution – ed.) now when my nation is bleeding, hurting and suffering.
I’m always thinking about what vision we can create. I believe in the inclusion of Israel in the region. As part of this process, we must find a way to continue to live with the Palestinians, but not while they celebrate the fact that so many thousands of Israelis were killed in the worst terrorist attack in modern times.”
Background:
A new round of armed conflict between Israelis and Palestinians began on October 7, when Hamas launched a massive attack on Israel and took hostages. International representative of the Israel Defense Forces Jonathan Conricus said that the ground operation in the Gaza Strip will be canceled if Hamas releases all hostages and surrenders. On October 16, US President Joe Biden said that Hamas must be destroyed, but the path to a Palestinian state must be preserved. In an address on October 19, Biden reiterated his support for a two-state solution. According to him, “Israel and the Palestinians equally deserve to live in security, dignity and peace.” The US President said that Hamas “does not represent the Palestinian people” but is using Palestinians “as human shields.” Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, who has seized part of Ukraine and is waging war against it, has spoken of the need to create an independent Palestine with its capital in East Jerusalem.
2023-10-23 09:34:32
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