Middle East Security Hinges on Palestinian State, says Palestinian Authority

Responding to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of the establishment of a Palestinian state, a spokesperson for the Palestinian Authority (PA) president emphasized that the creation of an independent Palestinian state is crucial for achieving security and stability in the Middle East. This statement was made on Thursday, highlighting the contrasting views between Netanyahu and many countries, including the United States.

Netanyahu had earlier stated that the concept of a Palestinian state conflicts with Israel’s security needs. Contrary to this, Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the spokesperson for the PA, warned of the potential for widespread regional unrest. Speaking to the Palestinian news agency WAFA, he cautioned that Netanyahu’s remarks indicated a willingness by the Israeli government to plunge the region into chaos.

Abu Rudeineh also criticized the United States for what he described as its one-sided support for Israel, which he believes contributes to the decline in regional security and stability.

On the American side, President Joe Biden has been a longstanding advocate for a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In light of Netanyahu’s apparent dismissal of a future Palestinian state, U.S. officials have stated their intention to continue advocating for this issue in discussions with Israeli representatives.