Lieberman Challenges Netanyahu on US Recognition of Palestinian State
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman warned that the U.S. may recognize a Palestinian state within two years, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of allowing it to happen. Lieberman claimed U.S. officials universally support Palestinian statehood and predicted a UN Security Council resolution. He challenged Netanyahu to sue him if he disputes these claims, urging Israel to use the remaining time under President Trump to prevent this outcome.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman predicts U.S. recognition of a Palestinian state within two years.
- Lieberman accuses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of intentionally allowing Palestinian statehood.
- Lieberman claims U.S. State Department and National Security Council representatives unanimously support Palestinian statehood.
- Lieberman challenged Netanyahu to sue him if he disputes these claims, offering to waive immunity.
- Lieberman believes Israel must act now to prevent Palestinian statehood before Trump leaves office.
Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu party and a Knesset member, warned Thursday that the United States may recognize a Palestinian state within two years. Speaking at the Shabtai Shavit International Counter-Terrorism Conference at Reichman University, Lieberman accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of knowingly allowing this scenario to unfold.
Lieberman estimated that the U.S. could recognize a Palestinian state in approximately two years, encompassing all of Judea and Samaria, the Jordan Valley, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. He asserted that such a move would be practically irreversible. According to Lieberman, his conversations with representatives from the U.S. State Department and National Security Council this week indicated unanimous support for Palestinian statehood among them. He expressed "200 percent certainty" that the Americans would advance this in the UN Security Council, leading to full Palestinian UN membership.
Lieberman further alleged that Netanyahu is intentionally permitting this process, suggesting a "Netanyahu family approach" where if he is no longer prime minister, "let the country burn." He also warned of a planned Palestinian confrontation with Israel, starting with Palestinian Authority elections in late November. Lieberman criticized Israel's perceived lack of preparation and Netanyahu's "policy of inaction."
Challenging Netanyahu, Lieberman stated, "If Netanyahu believes I am mistaken, let him file a complaint against me, let him sue me, and I commit to immediately removing my parliamentary immunity." He believes that while Donald Trump remains U.S. president, recognition will not occur, urging Israel to use the remaining time to prevent this "catastrophe."
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