Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Thursday that "there will never be a Palestinian state" as he signed an agreement to fast-track construction in the contentious E1 area of the occupied West Bank, a project the international community has long warned could shatter prospects for Palestinian statehood. The project will divide the West Bank in two and prevent the Palestinian areas of East Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Ramallah from being linked, Israeli media reported. The Palestinian side condemned Israel's relevant actions as illegal and stated that it would completely destroy the "two-state solution" and close the door to achieving regional security and stability. The Israeli army continued to attack the Gaza Strip of Palestine on Thursday. Gaza's health authorities said that the Israeli army killed at least 53 people on Thursday, of whom 39 were killed in Gaza City. SHOTLIST: Beijing, China - Sept 12, 2025 1. Screenshot of report of The Times of Israel; Gaza City, Gaza Strip - Sept 5, 2025 2. Mushtaha Tower collapsing in Israeli attack, people fleeing; 3. Various of residents on street, smoke, debris; Gaza City, Gaza Strip - Sept 10, 2025 4. Various of destroyed residential building, rubble, residents clearing debris; 5. Various of displaced Palestinians repairing, putting up tents; 6. Various of displaced Palestinians clearing debris, collecting items from rubble, carrying belongings; 7. Various of tents, destroyed buildings; FILE: Ramallah, West Bank - 2024 8. Various of Palestinian presidential headquarters, flag of Palestine. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]