Israel is attempting to modify a UN Security Council resolution related to President Trump’s Gaza peace plan, which now includes a “credible pathway” to Palestinian statehood. Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed his opposition to a Palestinian state one day before the vote, as the draft resolution faces pressure from Arab nations. Meanwhile, Russia is proposing a competing resolution with stronger emphasis on Palestinian statehood. Israeli officials, including Defense and Foreign Ministers, have publicly rejected any support for a Palestinian state, amid fears that dissent could destabilize Netanyahu’s government.
