Netanyahu says Israel rejects UN decision to promote recognition of Palestine as state

The Israeli government has unanimously rejected the UN General Assembly resolution recommending that the Security Council reconsider the admission of Palestine as a permanent member of the world organisation, the statement by the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says, per TASS.

According to the text, the government resolution contains three paragraphs: "reject the UN General Assembly's decision of 10 May 2024 to upgrade the status of the Palestinian National Authority and grant it additional powers normally reserved for UN member states," "declare that the above-mentioned decision does not change the status of the disputed areas, does not transfer any rights to the Palestinian side and does not diminish any rights of the State of Israel and the Jewish people to the Land of Israel," and "declare that the above-mentioned decision will not form the basis for future negotiations and does not contribute to a peaceful solution."

Commenting on the decision, Netanyahu reiterated that his Cabinet would not allow the creation of a separate Palestinian state, considering it a threat to Israel's security.

"Today the government opposed last week's UN decision to recognise a Palestinian state. There will be no reward for the horrific massacre of October 7, which is supported by 80% of Palestinians, both in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. We will not allow them to create a terrorist state from whose territory they can attack us even more," the Israeli prime minister asserted.