President Trump condemned moves by Western nations to recognize a Palestinian state on Tuesday, claiming such steps would only reward Hamas for the atrocities committed on Oct. 7, 2023.

President Donald Trump condemned France, U.K., Australia and Canada for recognizing a Palestinian state, saying it encourages continued conflict and emboldens Hamas after October 7th attacks.

Recognition of a Palestinian state would be too great a reward for Hamas, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, repeating his call for the release of hostages - dead or alive - still held by the militant group in Gaza.

In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Western countries they were giving Hamas a "reward" for recognizing a Palestinian state.

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He said an overwhelming number support a two-state solution to the nearly 80-year Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

France and several other Western nations formally declared their recognition of a Palestinian state at the United Nations on Monday in a move that deepens Israel’s international isolation as it pursues its maximalist war aims in Gaza and expands settlements in the occupied West Bank.

A host of countries, including France and Canada, are expected to do the same when world leaders gather at the UN General Assembly next week.