Trump: Recognizing the State of Palestine is a “reward for Hamas”
Trump: Recognizing the State of Palestine is a “reward for Hamas”
2025-09-23 08:10
Shafaq News – New York
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump criticized countries that have announced their recognition or intention to recognize a Palestinian state, describing such recognition as a “reward for Hamas .”
A number of European countries, led by France, announced their recognition of a Palestinian state, which angered Israel .
During a speech he delivered at the opening of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, which was monitored by Shafaq News Agency, Trump considered these positions “a reward for Hamas, which should be treated as a terrorist organization .”
The US President reiterated his commitment to “ending seven wars, some of which lasted nearly 30 years,” emphasizing that what matters to him is “saving lives, not winning prizes .”
Trump added, “No president in the world has accomplished what I have been able to accomplish in stopping wars .”
In a related matter, the US President attacked the United Nations, saying it “did not stand by us in our efforts to stop wars .”
“We haven’t received anything from the United Nations,” he added, noting that it has enormous potential, but “is nowhere near realizing that potential .”
Trump reiterated his accusation that Iran is “the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism and should never possess nuclear weapons,” adding that “the greatest threat to our existence is the destructive weapons we possess .”
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly began in New York today, Tuesday, with a speech by Secretary-General António Guterres .
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