West Bank & Jerusalem
Netanyahu and rival both reject Palestinian statehood ahead of Israeli vote
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main political opponent Gadi Eisenkot share opposition to an independent Palestinian state, according to Al-Monitor. The convergence of positions suggests that next week's election will not produce a significant policy shift on Palestinian affairs, despite the two candidates' other differences.
Both leading contenders have ruled out support for Palestinian sovereignty, indicating continuity in Israeli policy toward the Palestinians regardless of which candidate wins the election.
