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Lebanese Fatah official characterizes two-state solution as strategic trap for Israel
Oct 12, 2026 07:42 AM CT
Lebanon
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Summary
Abu Shahab, a Fatah official based in Lebanon, publicly stated that the demand for a two-state solution is a deliberate trap set for Israel. The statement reflects the political rhetoric of Palestinian factions operating within the broader regional conflict theater, specifically linking Lebanese-based political actors to the Israeli-Palestinian dispute.
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“We know the trap we have set for Israel by demanding a two-state solution. But Israel understands why it does not want to give us a state: it knows what the future could hold,” said Abu Shahab.
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Subject of the official's claim that Israel refuses statehood to avoid future consequences.
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