Jerusalem, June 10 — U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has stated that the United States no longer “fully” supports the establishment of a Palestinian state, casting doubt on whether such a goal remains part of U.S. policy, Israeli media reported on June 10.
In an interview with a U.S. media outlet, Huckabee said that if a Palestinian state were to be established, it would have to be located outside the West Bank. He even suggested that “a Muslim country could provide the territory” for such a state. The ambassador added that Palestinian statehood in the West Bank would only be possible if there were “significant changes,” which he said were unlikely to occur “in our lifetime.”
Ambassador’s Stance Aligns with Israeli Positions
Israeli media noted that Huckabee is a staunch supporter of Israel, endorsing Israel’s claims to sovereignty over the West Bank and opposing Palestinian statehood. His remarks mark a notable shift in the U.S. position on a key issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
International Community Upholds Two-State Solution
More than two-thirds of UN member states have recognized the State of Palestine. The international community widely believes that the only way to resolve the Palestinian issue is through the implementation of the two-state solution. This solution envisions the establishment of a fully sovereign and independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, allowing for the peaceful coexistence of Palestine and Israel and bringing lasting peace to the Middle East.
The ambassador’s comments have drawn attention to the evolving dynamics of U.S. policy in the region and its potential impact on the long-standing quest for Middle East peace.
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