Netanyahu: UN SG Wants Israel Isolated – Overcoming Intimidation

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* UN Secretary-General’s Stance: antonio Guterres urges ⁤nations not to be intimidated by Israeli threats regarding‍ recognition of a Palestinian state or support ⁤for Palestinians.
*⁤ Israeli Actions: Guterres believes Israel ‍is systematically‌ working to prevent the establishment of ⁢a Palestinian state through destruction in Gaza⁢ and annexation of the West Bank. He describes this as a “constant progression.”
* Israeli Threats: Israeli officials have threatened diplomatic reprisals against countries (specifically‌ mentioning⁣ France)⁣ considering recognizing a Palestinian state, and also threatened further annexation of the West Bank.
* Recognition as a Symbol: Guterres views the recognition of a Palestinian state as⁣ a “crucial symbol” for the Palestinian people.
* ⁢⁢ Isolation⁢ as a Strategy: Guterres‍ believes‌ Israel needs to feel increasingly isolated internationally to encourage a change in policy.
* ⁤ Two-State ​Solution: Guterres is a strong supporter of a two-state solution (Israel and Palestine).
* ‍ Gaza Destruction: Guterres considers the destruction in ​Gaza to be “morally and legally intolerable.”