In a tense Oval Office dinner on July 7, 2025, President Trump directly asked Prime Minister Netanyahu about the viability of a two-state solution. Instead of embracing Palestinian sovereignty, Netanyahu fired back: "Overall security will always remain in our hands", rejecting a fully independent Palestinian state. As Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiations unfold, this blunt dismissal marks a dramatic shift in U.S.–Israel diplomacy—and raises alarming questions about the future of Palestinian autonomy and regional security.