President Donald Trump strongly rejects the wave of international recognitions of a Palestinian state, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday.
“As for all of these Western nations that are recognizing a Palestinian state, the President has been very clear. He disagrees with this decision. He spoke about that in the UK, standing right next to his friend, Prime Minister Starmer, and he feels this does not do anything to release the hostages, which is the primary goal right now in Gaza, does nothing to end this conflict and bring this war to a close. And frankly, he believes it’s a reward to Hamas,” Leavitt told reporters at the daily briefing.
“So he believes these decisions are just more talk and not enough action from some of our friends and allies, and I think you’ll hear him talk about that tomorrow at the UN,” she continued.
Leavitt announced that Trump will convene a multilateral gathering in New York on Tuesday, bringing together leaders from eight Arab and Muslim nations on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
She explained that the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, the UAE, and Jordan will attend, and that Trump will present Washington’s framework for Gaza’s post-war governance during the session.
The remarks came as several countries rushed to formally acknowledge a Palestinian state. On Sunday, Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal all issued recognitions.
France and other nations are expected to make similar declarations at meetings around the UN General Assembly this week, while Malta has already pledged to join them.
{Matzav.com}
It also rewards the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza.
And the Brigade of Jihad Warriors (who murdered Shiri Bibas and little Ariel and Kfir).
And Fatah in Gaza.
And the Army of Islam in Gaza.
And…