Netanyahu Discusses Sovereignty Talks with Trump, Criticizes Right-Wing Rivals
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria was discussed with U.S. President Donald Trump. He vowed that a Palestinian state would not be established under his leadership and criticized right-wing rivals for declaring actions rather than implementing them. Netanyahu also highlighted record construction in Judea and Samaria, with his government recognizing or building 104 new settlements.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed sovereignty in Judea and Samaria with President Trump.
- Netanyahu vowed no Palestinian state would be established while he is prime minister.
- His government has recognized, organized, or built 104 new settlements in Judea and Samaria.
- Netanyahu criticized right-wing rivals for declaring actions instead of doing them.
- He recalled doubling the population in Judea and Samaria during Obama's presidency.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a special interview with Channel 7 that the issue of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria was discussed with U.S. President Donald Trump. He emphasized that as long as he serves as Prime Minister, a Palestinian state will not be established, calling its establishment "the formula for our destruction." Netanyahu also asserted that construction in Judea and Samaria is proceeding at a record pace and that his government has recognized, organized, or built 104 new settlements.
Netanyahu recalled his experience navigating relations with past U.S. administrations, particularly former President Barack Obama, who he said opposed any new construction. "You know, at first I had it with three American presidents, especially with Obama, who said 'not even one brick'," Netanyahu recounted. "And through maneuvering and other ways, we almost doubled the population of Judea and Samaria during Obama's eight years in office. So I probably know how to do it."
Regarding the possibility of applying Israeli sovereignty to Judea and Samaria, a move advocated by right-wing factions, Netanyahu confirmed it has been discussed with President Trump but refrained from committing to a timeline or specific action. He expressed a preference for advancing diplomatic initiatives cautiously and without prior announcement, a strategy he contrasted with his right-wing political rivals. "I prefer to do rather than to declare, unlike some of my rivals on the right who declare instead of doing," he stated.
Despite his cautious approach to sovereignty, Netanyahu affirmed his commitment to strengthening Jewish settlements in the "homeland of our ancestors." He highlighted significant growth in these communities over the past three to four years, attributing it to his government's policies.
