Netanyahu says he has told US he opposes Palestinian state in postwar scenario

The prime minister also rejected the idea of Palestinian statehood.

Smoke rises following Israeli bombardments in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip (Mohammed Dahman/AP)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has told the United States that he opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state as part of any postwar scenario.

The announcement underscores the deep divisions between the close allies three months into Israel’s assault on Gaza aiming to eliminate its Hamas rulers.