Israeli Lawmakers Overwhelmingly Reject Unilateral Recognition of Palestinian State After Recent Violence
• Israel's Knesset votes 99-9 against unilaterally recognizing a Palestinian state • Vote follows "unprecedented" massacre on October 7th; meant to not "reward terrorism" • Shouting erupts between MKs during debate; Tibi "A Palestinian state will be established" • PM Netanyahu Vote shows unity "as the people are united in a way that was never before" • Head of Opposition Lapid votes in favor; criticizes vote as unnecessary "spin" by Netanyahu