Shapps rebukes Netanyahu’s ‘disappointing’ opposition to Palestinian state
by Sophie Wingate
Jan 21, 2024
2 minutes
Grant Shapps has described Benjamin Netanyahu’s opposition to the establishment of a Palestinian state as “disappointing”, saying the UK is “wedded” to the idea.
The Defence Secretary said there “isn’t another option” other than a two-state solution.
It came after the Israeli prime minister doubled down on his rejection of Palestinian sovereignty as part of any post-war plan, saying his country needs full security control over the Palestinian
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