Iran rejects two-state solution for Palestine

Al Jazeera Sunday 2nd October, 2011

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has assailed a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians, saying the Palestinian bid for statehood at the United Nations is doomed to fail. Any plan to divide a Palestinian state would be unacceptable, Khamenei said on Saturday, adding that such a state could exist temporarily as part of "lib...

Read more

Share this article:
Back to Australian Herald

Comments

  • No comments yet for this story

  • Have your say

    • By submitting your comment you agree to our terms and conditions

    Featured Story

    The Australian Crime Commission's (ACC) Illicit Drug Data Report 2011-12 has warned of an alarming increase in the use, seizure and arrests for illicit drugs in sports, especially in football.

    The ...

    News Survey

    Do you take the threat of North Korea seriously?

    View results

    On Facebook

    They said it

    Nothing will ever completely replace playing the game I love, however I feel like I'm starting a new adventure and I'm genuinely excited about what lies ahead. I'm fortunate to have been given many opportunities throughout my career and now I feel it's my time to give back.

    David Beckham

    The world's best known footballer was speaking after formally announcing his retirement.