President Donald Trump criticized the decision made by several nations to , asserting that it functions as a “reward” to Hamas during his address at the United General Assembly in New York on Tuesday.
“As if to encourage ongoing conflict, certain members of this body are attempting to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state,” Trump stated. “The benefits for Hamas terrorists following their atrocities would be excessive. This would constitute a reward for these terrible acts, including those of October 7.”
Trump mentioned his “deep engagement” in efforts to achieve a ceasefire and emphasized the necessity for all hostages to be freed. “We must accomplish this,” Trump declared.
“This situation could have been resolved much earlier, but instead of acceding to Hamas’s demands for ransom, those desiring peace ought to unite behind a single message: release the hostages immediately,” he articulated, contending that Hamas has “consistently rejected sensible proposals for peace.”
Trump’s perspective regarding statehood significantly differs from the views expressed by the European leaders present.
On Monday, France co-chaired a conference alongside Saudi Arabia at the U.N. General Assembly, focusing on the debate surrounding Palestinian statehood. During this event, French President Emmanuel Macron formally announced France’s recognition of the state of Palestine.
“We are here because the moment has arrived. The moment has arrived for the release of the 48 hostages held by Hamas. The moment has arrived to cease the war, the bombing of Gaza, the atrocities, and the displacement of civilians,” , who maintained that this recognition represents the “sole solution for achieving peace for Israel” and upholds the “legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.”
On Sunday, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal all of a Palestinian state. The U.K. Prime Minister that the recognition was announced “to revitalize the hope for peace and a two-state solution” and functions as “a commitment to both the Palestinian and Israeli populations for a brighter tomorrow.”
Trump, similar to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the concept of recognizing Palestinian statehood.
Trump faced questions regarding the U.K.’s action at alongside Starmer, an event held during his state visit the previous week. Concerning Palestinian statehood, Trump remarked: “I hold a different view from the Prime Minister on that matter. It is, in fact, one of our few points of disagreement.”
“I demand the immediate release of the hostages, right now, not just one or two… We must recall October 7, one of the most horrific, violent days in global history,” Trump stated, further mentioning his conversations with freed hostages who recounted the inhumanity displayed by Hamas militants during their confinement.
Before Trump’s address at the U.N. General Assembly, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt commented: “This speech will be among his most significant foreign policy pronouncements to date. The world will witness the embodiment of American strength. Globalists will be put on notice.” that the President’s speech would “clearly express his uncomplicated and productive worldview.”
Subsequent to his address, Trump is slated to engage with Muslim and Arab leaders for additional discussions on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The President is also anticipated to conduct bilateral meetings with U.N. Secretary General António Guterres, the leaders of Argentina, and representatives from the .