Outlining his Middle East peace policy, Netanyahu endorsed Sunday for the first time the creation of a Palestinian state, provided it was demilitarized and that Palestinians recognize the Jewish character of Israel.
"Any talk about Israel (being recognized) as a Jewish state means closing the file on the (right of) return and entering a new process of internal displacement of the Palestinians – essentially leading to more Judaization in the West Bank," Jumblat said.
On Netanyahu's demand for a demilitarized Palestinian state, Jumblat said such a condition would lead to the establishment of a "state that lacks identity, sovereignty and is incapable of performing the minimum level of self-governing duties."
