No ‘Iran-controlled’ Palestinian state under my watch, Netanyahu vows

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that he will not permit the establishment of a Palestinian state controlled by Iran, emphasizing that this stance applies to both Gaza and the West Bank for the duration of his premiership.

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As long as I am Prime Minister, no Palestinian state controlled by Iran will arise: not in Gaza, and not in Judea and Samaria. Period.

Netanyahu articulated his firm opposition through a series of posts on the social media platform X over the weekend. He directly linked his warning to the upcoming Israeli elections, accusing his political rivals of intending to form coalitions with Arab political forces. He specifically mentioned opposition figures like Gadi Eisenkot, Avigdor Lieberman, and Yair Golan, suggesting they would partner with parties such as Abbas's, which he characterized as dangerous.

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The price of a left-wing coalition with the Muslim Brotherhood has been exposed once again.

"The price of a left-wing coalition with the Muslim Brotherhood has been exposed once again," Netanyahu stated, framing his opponents' potential alliances as a threat. He further warned his Likud party supporters that opposition leaders would "establish a dangerous Palestinian state" if they were to form the next government, urging them to vote for Likud to prevent this outcome.

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The truth they’re trying to hide is revealed time and again: Eizenkot, Lieberman, and Golan will form a left-wing government with Abbas that will establish a dangerous Palestinian state. The only way to prevent this – vote Likud!

These remarks coincide with opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the National Unity party, exploring potential coalition arrangements ahead of the October 27 election. Recent reports have highlighted the possibility of an opposition government relying on the support of Arab lawmakers or parties. Netanyahu's statements appear to be a strategic move to consolidate his base by reinforcing his hardline position on Palestinian statehood and portraying his rivals as a threat to national security.

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When you meet reality. Even Eizenkot knows he has no government without Yair Golan and Abbas, who will establish a Palestinian state – it must not be allowed to happen.