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submitted 8 months ago by breakfastmtn@lemmy.ca to c/world@lemmy.world

Defiant Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubled down on opposition to Palestinian statehood, deepening the divide with Israel’s closest international allies, as cracks in his wartime “unity” government became increasingly evident.

Anger with Netanyahu is also increasingly visible on the streets, even though there is broad public support for the war. On Saturday, protesters gathered in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Caesarea and Kfar Saba, some calling for bolder action to secure the release of hostages, and others demanding the prime minister step down.

One in Jerusalem held a placard that read: “Mothers’ cry: we will not sacrifice our children in the war to save the rightwing.”

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[-] Evilcoleslaw@lemmy.world 22 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

The previous attempts also failed because the offer of Palestinian statehood was not actually sovereign statehood. Israel continually insists that they alone will be in charge of security matters for a Palestinian state.

[-] SpaceCowboy@lemmy.ca 2 points 8 months ago

How many countries have been chomping at the bit to be in charge of security in Gaza?

If the US going to be putting boots on the ground in Gaza? Is anyone?

[-] Evilcoleslaw@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

I'm talking about the long term and not just of Gaza but of an independent Palestinian state. Ultimately the Palestinian people will have to be in charge of the security of that state. Otherwise it is not a sovereign state but dependent on the whims of the Israeli government.

[-] SpaceCowboy@lemmy.ca 1 points 8 months ago

Yes, long term I want a Palestinian state, peace and harmony for all humankind, disbanding all militaries, destruction of all nuclear weapons and we can all hold hands and sing "Imagine all the people..."

But the question is, how do we get there from here?

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