"As if to encourage continued conflict, some of this body is seeking to unilaterally recognise a Palestinian state. The rewards would be too great for Hamas terrorists for their atrocities," Trump told world leaders at the UN.
Starting Tuesday, 23 September, more than 150 Heads of State and Government will take turns at the podium of the UN General Assembly to deliver an address during the general debate of the 80th session. The debate will continue on Saturday, 27 September, and conclude on Monday, 29 Septembe
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas cites international law, seeking compensation for land and perceived injustices during British rule. The £2 trillion demand dwarfs previous UK compensation settlements, sparking concerns about fiscal stability.
"We will set up a Palestine Donor Group. Because any future Palestinian State must be viable also from an economic point of view. And we Europeans will set up a dedicated instrument for Gaza's reconstruction. Gaza must be rebuilt," von der Leyen said.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (local time) formally announced France's recognition of the State of Palestine, becoming the latest Western nation to do so ahead of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly opposed the UK, Canada, and Australia's move to recognise Palestine and said that there will be no Palestinian state to the west of the Jordan River.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed to respond firmly to recent decisions by UK, Australia and Canada to recognize a Palestinian state,
"I have a clear message to those leaders who recognise a Palestinian state after the horrific massacre on October 7 -- you are handing a huge reward to terror," Netanyahu said in a video statement, as quoted by The Times of Israel.