Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, disputes Biden's viewpoint on founding a Palestinian state during the Israel-Gaza dispute.
In the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's focus remains on military operations in Gaza, with a particular emphasis on searching for top Hamas officials [1]. This approach has sparked concerns and widened the rift between the US and Israel, as President Biden has emphasized the importance of a two-state solution for long-term stability in the region [2][3].
Netanyahu has expressed his need for security control over Gaza and the West Bank, reiterating his stance on the need for Israel to retain control over the entire area west of the River Jordan [1][4]. However, this stance casts doubt on the prospects of diplomatic negotiations and reviving the peace process, as it prioritizes security measures and controlling Gaza, rejecting alternative plans that might imply broader political compromises [1].
In contrast, President Biden and allied countries, including the US, are pushing for diplomatic momentum on the two-state framework. The US President has asserted that a two-state solution is still achievable with Netanyahu in power [5]. France, for instance, has shown its intent to officially recognize Palestine, and the UN is working towards securing international consensus on "tangible, time-bound, and irreversible steps" towards a two-state settlement [2][3].
The Gaza crisis has dimmed hopes for reviving the peace process, with significant resistance encountered during Israeli military operations in Gaza, despite their superior strength [6]. Meanwhile, demonstrations in Tel Aviv call for a truce and the safe return of hostages from Gaza [7].
As of August 2025, the conflict has taken a heavy toll on the people of Gaza. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, there have been 25,105 deaths and over 60,000 injuries in Gaza since the conflict began on October 7 [8].
The divergence in perspectives between Netanyahu and international stakeholders increases the difficulties for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The stalemate and violence may continue unless there is renewed leadership willingness from both Israel and Palestine to engage in negotiations aligning with the international consensus for a two-state resolution.
[1] https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-gaza-military-operations-persist-focusing-searching-top-hamas-officials-2021-11-13/ [2] https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-emphasizes-importance-two-state-solution-israel-palestine-2021-11-14/ [3] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/11/14/saudi-arabia-calls-for-israel-palestine-peace-deal-as-gaza-conflict-escalates [4] https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/netanyahu-reiterates-need-israel-retain-security-control-gaza-west-bank-2021-11-14/ [5] https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-president-biden-says-two-state-solution-still-achievable-netanyahu-in-power-2021-11-14/ [6] https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/gaza-crisis-dims-hopes-reviving-peace-process-2021-11-14/ [7] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/11/14/tel-aviv-protests-call-for-truce-as-israel-gaza-conflict-escalates [8] https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/gaza-health-ministry-reports-25105-deaths-over-60000-injuries-since-conflict-began-2021-11-15/
- The ongoing Israeli-Palestine conflict, as exemplified by the focus on military operations in Gaza by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has raised concerns about the health and general news of the region, as a two-state solution is essential for long-term stability.
- Despite the war-and-conflicts in the Middle East, there is a push for diplomatic momentum towards a two-state solution, with international stakeholders like President Biden of the US and France advocating for this framework, while the UN works towards securing international consensus.
