The Knesset approved the Prime Minister's statement regarding opposition to the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state. This is a purely declarative move, which was born in the background of reports on discussions on the subject in the American administration.

Netanyahu passed the declaration unanimously in the government, with the support of the ministers of the state camp. The wording of the statement: "Israel outright rejects international dictates regarding the permanent settlement with the Palestinians. Such a settlement will only be achieved through direct negotiations between the parties, without preconditions"