Israel urges US to revise UN draft on Palestinian statehood

Israel is urging the US to revise a draft UN Security Council resolution that supports Palestinian self-determination and statehood, ahead of a vote scheduled for Monday. Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, express concerns that the Palestinian Authority will not meet the requirements for statehood outlined in the proposal, which promotes a multinational force in Gaza. Netanyahu reiterated his opposition to a Palestinian state, emphasizing the need to dismantle Hamas. Meanwhile, recognition of Palestinian statehood has grown, with 160 UN member states acknowledging it amid ongoing violence in Gaza.

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