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“I will not allow it [a two-state solution]."

Netanyahu's government "doesn't want anything remotely approaching a two-state solution.

"The only thing that Iran and Israel have in common is that neither of them believes in a two-state solution."

"[T]he current conflict is likely to put the last nail in the coffin of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process."

"A two-state solution exists only in theory. In practice, it died long ago."

"The war between Israel and Hamas makes the two-state solution less viable than ever before."

“[W]hat has happened on 7 October has postponed the possibility of the two-state solution."

"The two-state solution remains on the table, if only for the lack of any viable alternative."

"If Israel has the will, or capacity, to relocate 200,000 settlers from the West Bank and Jerusalem, a two-state solution is a viable option."

"If international actors can muster enough political will and capital... they could still bring about [a two-state solution]."

“[The two-state solution] is the only solution – there is no realistic competition.”

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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said on Tuesday that establishing a Palestinian state is no longer an American foreign policy goal, telling Bloomberg, "I don’t think so" when asked if a two-state solution remained a U.S. priority.

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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said on Tuesday that establishing a Palestinian state is no longer an American foreign policy goal, telling Bloomberg, "I don’t think so" when asked if a two-state solution remained a U.S. priority.

In his interview, Huckabee claimed there was "no room" for a Palestinian state if "significant things" did not happen to change Palestinian culture, adding that he did not believe this would happen "in our lifetime."

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In his interview, Huckabee claimed there was "no room" for a Palestinian state if "significant things" did not happen to change Palestinian culture, adding that he did not believe this would happen "in our lifetime."

Huckabee also questioned whether a Palestinian state would "have to be in" in the West Bank and suggested that such a state "could" form elsewhere in the region, as Islamic countries control "644 times the amount of land" as Israel and thus are better placed to host a Palestinian state.

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Huckabee also questioned whether a Palestinian state would "have to be in" in the West Bank and suggested that such a state "could" form elsewhere in the region, as Islamic countries control "644 times the amount of land" as Israel and thus are better placed to host a Palestinian state.

The ambassador’s remarks follow comments made to Fox News criticizing France for co-chairing a planned U.N. conference supporting a two-state solution, stating that France should "carve out a piece of the French Riviera and create a Palestinian state" if it was "so determined" to see one.

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The ambassador’s remarks follow comments made to Fox News criticizing France for co-chairing a planned U.N. conference supporting a two-state solution, stating that France should "carve out a piece of the French Riviera and create a Palestinian state" if it was "so determined" to see one.

When asked by reporters about Huckabee’s interview, the spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, Tammy Bruce, said she would not "characterize... explain," or “comment” on Huckabee’s statements and referred journalists to the White House for policy details.

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When asked by reporters about Huckabee’s interview, the spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, Tammy Bruce, said she would not "characterize... explain," or “comment” on Huckabee’s statements and referred journalists to the White House for policy details.

Yousef Munayyer, head of the Palestine/Israel Program at the Arab Center Washington D.C., said Huckabee was "saying out loud" what U.S. policy had always been, while Peace Now described Huckabee’s rejection of Palestinian statehood as an attempt to "realize his religious fantasies."

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Yousef Munayyer, head of the Palestine/Israel Program at the Arab Center Washington D.C., said Huckabee was "saying out loud" what U.S. policy had always been, while Peace Now described Huckabee’s rejection of Palestinian statehood as an attempt to "realize his religious fantasies."

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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee stated Tuesday that establishing a Palestinian state is no longer an American foreign policy goal, telling Bloomberg, “I don’t think so” when asked if a two-state solution remained a U.S. priority.

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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee stated Tuesday that establishing a Palestinian state is no longer an American foreign policy goal, telling Bloomberg, “I don’t think so” when asked if a two-state solution remained a U.S. priority.

In his interview, Huckabee claimed there was “no room” for a Palestinian state if “significant things” did not happen to change Palestinian culture, adding that he did not believe this would happen “in our lifetime.”

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In his interview, Huckabee claimed there was “no room” for a Palestinian state if “significant things” did not happen to change Palestinian culture, adding that he did not believe this would happen “in our lifetime.”

Huckabee also questioned whether a Palestinian state would “have to be in Judea and Samaria?” and suggested that such a state “could” form elsewhere in the region, as Islamic countries control “644 times the amount of land” as Israel and thus are better placed to host a Palestinian state.

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Huckabee also questioned whether a Palestinian state would “have to be in Judea and Samaria?” and suggested that such a state “could” form elsewhere in the region, as Islamic countries control “644 times the amount of land” as Israel and thus are better placed to host a Palestinian state.

The ambassador’s remarks follow comments made to Fox News criticizing France for co-chairing a planned UN conference supporting a two-state solution, stating that France should “carve out a piece of the French Riviera and create a Palestinian state” if it was “so determined” to see one.

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The ambassador’s remarks follow comments made to Fox News criticizing France for co-chairing a planned UN conference supporting a two-state solution, stating that France should “carve out a piece of the French Riviera and create a Palestinian state” if it was “so determined” to see one.

When asked by reporters about Huckabee’s interview, the spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, Tammy Bruce, said she would not “characterize,” “explain,” or “comment” on Huckabee’s statements and referred journalists to the White House for policy details.

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When asked by reporters about Huckabee’s interview, the spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, Tammy Bruce, said she would not “characterize,” “explain,” or “comment” on Huckabee’s statements and referred journalists to the White House for policy details.

Yousef Munayyer, head of the Palestine/Israel Program at the Arab Center Washington DC, said Huckabee was “saying out loud” what U.S. policy had always been, while Peace Now described Huckabee’s rejection of Palestinian statehood as an attempt to “realize his religious fantasies.”

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Yousef Munayyer, head of the Palestine/Israel Program at the Arab Center Washington DC, said Huckabee was “saying out loud” what U.S. policy had always been, while Peace Now described Huckabee’s rejection of Palestinian statehood as an attempt to “realize his religious fantasies.”

Given current circumstances and Palestinian culture, a Palestinian state is an unrealistic prospect. If such a state is to form, Muslim nations with vastly more territory than tiny Israel should provide the land for Palestinians instead of expecting further Israeli concessions. International pressure, therefore, should not be on Israel to surrender its sovereignty. 

Given current circumstances and Palestinian culture, a Palestinian state is an unrealistic prospect. If such a state is to form, Muslim nations with vastly more territory than tiny Israel should provide the land for Palestinians instead of expecting further Israeli concessions. International pressure, therefore, should not be on Israel to surrender its sovereignty.&nbsp;

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Mike Huckabee: US no longer wholeheartedly endorses Palestinian state

Huckabee’s comments to Bloomberg are very much his own. While he represents the U.S. in dealing with Israel, his position as ambassador does not mean that he can determine American foreign policy, which remains the preserve of the White House. As such, Huckabee was simply speaking for himself, highlighting just how hysterical the media have been in its reporting.

Huckabee’s comments to Bloomberg are very much his own. While he represents the U.S. in dealing with Israel, his position as ambassador does not mean that he can determine American foreign policy, which remains the preserve of the White House. As such, Huckabee was simply speaking for himself, highlighting just how hysterical the media have been in its reporting.

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Huckabee’s interview reveals his disregard for Palestinian sovereignty and the true face of U.S. policy. His opposition to a Palestinian state is borne of a religious fanaticism that aligns him with the Israeli far-right, while his openness merely confirms what U.S. policy has always been. Trump must repudiate Huckabee’s comments and reaffirm America’s commitment to a two-state solution.

Huckabee’s interview reveals his disregard for Palestinian sovereignty and the true face of U.S. policy. His opposition to a Palestinian state is borne of a religious fanaticism that aligns him with the Israeli far-right, while his openness merely confirms what U.S. policy has always been. Trump must repudiate Huckabee’s comments and reaffirm America’s commitment to a two-state solution.

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Huckabee's comments to Bloomberg are very much his own. While he represents the United States in dealing with Israel, his position as ambassador does not mean that he can determine American foreign policy, which remains the preserve of the White House. As such, Huckabee was simply speaking for himself, highlighting just how hysterical the media have been in its reporting.

Huckabee's comments to Bloomberg are very much his own. While he represents the United States in dealing with Israel, his position as ambassador does not mean that he can determine American foreign policy, which remains the preserve of the White House. As such, Huckabee was simply speaking for himself, highlighting just how hysterical the media have been in its reporting.

Huckabee's interview reveals his disregard for Palestinian sovereignty and the true face of U.S. policy. His opposition to a Palestinian state is borne of a religious fanaticism that aligns him with the Israeli far-right, while his openness merely confirms what U.S. policy has always been. Indeed, Huckabee, like many members of Trump's government, are extremists who seek to destroy the Palestinian people.

Huckabee's interview reveals his disregard for Palestinian sovereignty and the true face of U.S. policy. His opposition to a Palestinian state is borne of a religious fanaticism that aligns him with the Israeli far-right, while his openness merely confirms what U.S. policy has always been. Indeed, Huckabee, like many members of Trump's government, are extremists who seek to destroy the Palestinian people.

US Ambassador Says Palestinian State No Longer Policy Goal

US Ambassador Says Palestinian State No Longer Policy Goal

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