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Bennett Ignores Mansour Abbas's Palestinian State Demand, Criticizes Netanyahu Instead
Mansour Abbas demanded Israel recognize a Palestinian state, prompting Netanyahu to reject the idea and warn against left-wing alliances. Gadi Eizenkot also opposed the demand, while Naftali Bennett ignored Abbas and criticized Netanyahu instead.
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What happened
- 01Mansour Abbas called for Israeli and US recognition of a Palestinian state to end the occupation.
- 02Prime Minister Netanyahu firmly rejected the establishment of a Palestinian state under his leadership.
- 03Gadi Eizenkot also opposed Abbas's demand but did not rule out political reliance on Ra'am.
- 04Naftali Bennett ignored Abbas's demand and criticized Netanyahu instead.
- 05Netanyahu warned against left-wing coalitions involving Mansour Abbas and Balad supporters.
- 06Bennett's silence is notable given his previous government relied on Ra'am's support.
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