Fully independent Palestinian state would pose threat to Israel – Netanyahu

The PM has rejected a two-state solution as the war in Gaza enters its 21st month

Militant groups would use a fully independent Palestinian state to undermine security, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during a meeting with US President Donald Trump.

A reporter asked Trump during a dinner with Netanyahu on Monday whether an independent Palestinian state was possible. “I don’t know,” Trump replied, referring the question to the Israeli leader.