Benny Gantz says idea of a Palestinian state 'disconnected from reality'

Gantz: “Anyone Who Talks About A Palestinian State Is Detached From Reality”

National Unity chairman Benny Gantz on Tuesday expressed opposition to a Palestinian state and said that the biggest mistake of Israel’s disengagement from Gaza was withdrawing from the northern part of the Strip. Speaking at the Makor Rishon Settlement Conference in Ofra, Gantz said:  “The State of Israel cannot allow a direct and significant threat to its citizens on all its borders. Therefore, we must maintain security control and freedom of …

Benny Gantz says idea of a Palestinian state 'disconnected from reality'

Gantz said Israel “cannot allow a direct and significant threat to its citizens on any border,” and insisted the country must retain security control and operational freedom in Gaza.