An essay by Assaf Sharon, a philosophy professor at Tel Aviv University, argues that Benjamin Netanyahu has consistently opposed the creation of a Palestinian state, shaping Israeli policy for decades. The analysis traces his early opposition to the Oslo peace process, his 2015 declaration “No Palestinian state on my watch,” and the expansion of settlements deep into occupied Palestinian territory. It also details financial measures that have aimed to cripple the Palestinian Authority, and claims that the 2022 Israeli government includes radical elements calling for the resettlement of Gaza and Syria and for the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. According to the essay, the ongoing war in Gaza is pursued to prevent moderate Palestinian governance, especially the Palestinian Authority, from establishing a foothold, contributing to broader regional instability.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu · Israel · Palestinian Authority · Tel Aviv University · United Nations
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Benjamin Netanyahu has consistently opposed the creation of a Palestinian state. (Essay by Assaf Sharon)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Netanyahu opposed the peace negotiations of the Obama administration and US Secretary of State John Kerry between 2009 and 2013. (Essay by Assaf Sharon)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Netanyahu pursued war in Gaza to prevent moderate Palestinians, especially the Palestinian Authority, from establishing a foothold. (Essay by Assaf Sharon)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 2022 Israeli government includes elements calling for resettlement of Gaza and Syria and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. (Essay by Assaf Sharon)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Netanyahu's governments expanded settlements deep into Palestinian territory. (Essay by Assaf Sharon)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Netanyahu's policies have financially crippled the Palestinian Authority. (Essay by Assaf Sharon)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Netanyahu opposed the Oslo peace process and worked to delegitimize it. (Essay by Assaf Sharon)
- [● 3 SOURCES] In 2015 Netanyahu said “No Palestinian state on my watch.” (Essay by Assaf Sharon)