Halivi: Israel is Negotiating with Itself

Former Mossad chief, Ephraim Halivi, criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan for the day after the war in Gaza, stating that "Israel is negotiating with itself." In a tweet on the platform "X," Halivi noted a clear contradiction in Netanyahu's document regarding who should negotiate the future of Gaza post-war with Hamas. Halivi explained that Netanyahu's document indicates there is no representation for the Palestinians, while simultaneously suggesting that an agreement should be reached through negotiations between both parties. Netanyahu's proposals include a clause regarding a Palestinian state, where Israel firmly rejects international dictates concerning a permanent settlement with the Palestinian people. He stated that "such an arrangement can only be reached through direct negotiations," emphasizing that Israel will maintain control of the security in the entire area west of the Jordan River, including the Gaza border.