Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his government’s opposition to the establishment of a Palestinian state, declaring that Israel will resist any attempt to advance such proposals. His remarks came on November 16, 2025, a day before the United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on a U.S.-drafted resolution concerning Gaza that references potential Palestinian independence.
Netanyahu emphasized that creating a Palestinian state would reward Hamas and pose significant risks to Israel’s security. The draft resolution, backed by the United States, outlines a ceasefire framework and proposes the deployment of an international stabilization force in Gaza. Unlike earlier drafts, the latest version leaves open the possibility of Palestinian statehood, which Israel firmly rejects.
The statement underscores Israel’s defiant stance amid growing international pressure to show flexibility in peace negotiations. The upcoming UN vote is expected to highlight deep divisions among global powers over the future of Gaza and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
