"Netanyahu Firmly Opposes Palestinian State in Postwar Scenario, Tells U.S."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed the United States that he opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state in any postwar scenario, amid deep divisions between the allies during Israel's war against Gaza's Hamas rulers. The war has resulted in a high civilian death toll, with more than 24,000 Palestinians killed and 85% of Gaza's population displaced. Netanyahu vowed to press ahead with the offensive until Israel achieves a "decisive victory over Hamas," rejecting the idea of Palestinian statehood and emphasizing Israel's need for security control. The war's reverberations have spread across the region, with Iran-backed groups targeting U.S. and Israeli interests, and ongoing tensions threatening to ignite further conflicts.