Netanyahu denies agreeing to Palestinian statehood in talks with Saudi Arabia

18/12/2024 7:56

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Tuesday that he would not permit the establishment of a Palestinian state, rejecting reports that Israel had agreed to a "path toward Palestinian statehood" as part of efforts to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia.



"Prime Minister Netanyahu has acted and continues to act against the establishment of a Palestinian state," his office said in a statement, describing the reports as "completely false." The statement added that such a move would "endanger Israel's security."



Israeli media earlier reported that a concession on Palestinian statehood was being considered as part of ongoing negotiations for a normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia. Netanyahu, who has long regarded formal ties with the kingdom as a key strategic objective, dismissed the reports.