Israel's Leader: No Palestinian State, Ever

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, had a lot to say during a recent cabinet meeting. He tackled some pretty big issues, like security and diplomacy. He also addressed criticism from both inside and outside his political party, Likud. Netanyahu made it clear that he's the boss when it comes to making decisions about security. He said that these matters shouldn't be discussed publicly or on social media without his say-so. He's in charge, and he wants everyone to know it. One of the biggest things he talked about was his stance on a Palestinian state. He's been against it for a long time, and he's not changing his mind now. He said that he won't allow a Palestinian state to be created west of the Jordan River. He's been resisting this idea for decades, no matter who's pressuring him. Netanyahu also talked about some recent violent incidents. One involved an attack on a member of the Knesset, Yoav Ben Tzur. Netanyahu said that this was done by a small group of people who don't represent the ultra-Orthodox community. He said that the authorities need to take action against these kinds of riots. Another incident involved violence by a small group in Judea and Samaria. Netanyahu said that this group doesn't represent the settler community. He wrapped up his remarks by saying that Israel is a state of law, and that it should act accordingly.