Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said that Israel cannot allow “left-wing governments in various countries” to impose a Palestinian state on Israel, calling such a move an “act of suicide” during a briefing with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations on Tuesday.
Sa’ar’s statements come after various countries recently announced that they would recognize a Palestinian state under different conditions.
“Left-wing governments in various countries, including France, Britain, Canada, and Australia, are trying to impose a Palestinian state on Israel. Israel cannot allow this,” Sa’ar stated.
“This so-called ‘solution’ is suicidal for Israel. Israel cannot agree to it,” he added.
“We saw what happens when a terror state is allowed to arise next to our communities,” Sa’ar said, referring to the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel in 2023.
“If there is a Palestinian state in Judea and Samaria, all of our population centers will live under threat. West of the Jordan, there can be no foreign sovereignty or any foreign army,” he added.
Israel in better strategic position than two years ago
Sa’ar also explained at the briefing that Israel currently stands in a strategically better position than it was in two years ago from a military standpoint, noting that “the Iranian axis that militarily surrounded Israel has been greatly weakened.”
“What was once a military siege is now turning into an attempt at a political siege of the State of Israel, with a clear goal: to force a Palestinian state upon us,” he added.
The Conference of Presidents is an organization that works to advance the interests of the American Jewish community and address concerns that Jews face with US and world leaders.
The Conference of Presidents stated that a “wide-ranging and constructive discussion was held” with Sa’ar.
“Sa’ar highlighted shared concerns over the war and the hostages, while affirming unity, strong US-Israel relations, and our common commitment to the Jewish future,” the statement added.