Israeli lawmakers vote to oppose the formation of a Palestinian state

Israel's parliament voted to oppose the formation of a Palestinian state, which it said would "encourage Hamas and its supporters", in a symbolic vote on Thursday. The Palestinian Authority said Israel's government was "plunging the region into an abyss" while France said the vote contradicted UN Security Council resolutions.    

Israeli lawmakers vote to oppose the formation of a Palestinian state
Israel's parliament voted to oppose the formation of a Palestinian state, which it said would "encourage Hamas and its supporters", in a symbolic vote on Thursday. The Palestinian Authority said Israel's government was "plunging the region into an abyss" while France said the vote contradicted UN Security Council resolutions.