Israeli Foreign Minister says a Palestinian state is unrealistic, fearing control by Hamas.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has stated that establishing a Palestinian state is not a "realistic" goal, fearing it would become a "Hamas state." This contrasts with Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas's commitment to a sovereign state. Saar's comments came amid discussions about normalizing ties between Israel and Arab countries under the 2020 Abraham Accords. Meanwhile, Arab and Muslim leaders met in Saudi Arabia to address ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon.

November 11, 2024
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