Saturday, January 20, 2024

After phone call, Biden says two-state solution not ‘impossible’ while Netanyahu is PM

WASHINGTON — US President Joe Biden said the creation of an independent state for Palestinians is not impossible while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is still in office, and that the two leaders discussed the issue during their phone call on Friday.

Speaking to reporters after a meeting with US mayors, Biden was asked directly whether a two-state solution was impossible with Netanyahu still in office.

“No it’s not,” the president replied.

He was then asked: “Are you going to reconsider conditions on Israel aid given what Bibi [Netanyahu] said on a two-state solution?” (The Israeli prime minister reiterated and detailed his opposition to Palestinian sovereignty during a press conference on Thursday.)

Said Biden: “I think we’ll be able to work something out.” READ MORE