Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he does not support the creation of an independent Palestinian state and that it wo n't happen on his watch . Obama believes a two-state solution is key to peace in the area . ' The White House has been trying for months to get Israel to agree to release more than 1,000 prisoners held by Hamas, which controls Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he does not support the creation of an independent Palestinian state and that it wo n't happen on his watch . Obama believes a two-state solution is key to peace in the area . 'We now have to evaluate what other options are available to make sure that we do n't see a chaotic situation in the region , ' Obama said .