US President Donald Trump says his country has no view on
the recognition of Palestine as a state.
Trump’s remarks follow recent declarations from France and
the United Kingdom (UK)—both close US allies and members of NATO and the G7—in
support of recognising Palestinian statehood.
Asked for his stance on the matter, Trump said he “never
discussed” the issue of Palestinian statehood while with Starmer.
Both leaders met in Scotland on Monday.
“We [the US] have no view on that,” Trump said. “We’re going
to get a lot of money to the area, so they get some food,” he added, referring
to alleviating the record hunger levels in Gaza.
“He [Starmer]’s going to also,” he said.
“I think the European Union is going to put up money for
food. Hopefully, it’s going to be properly distributed.”
Trump said he believes a “case could be made” that
recognition of a Palestinian state is akin to “rewarding Hamas”.
“And I don’t think they should be rewarded,” he added.
During a question-and-answer session with Starmer on Monday,
the US president said he would not take a position on the matter of Palestinian
statehood.
Trump noted that he would not mind if Starmer did.
“I’m looking for getting people fed right now,” he added.
The US president’s tone had a softer edge to the firm
rejection from the state department towards France’s move to recognise a
Palestinian state.
Around 140 countries have formally recognised a Palestinian
state.
But many European nations and the US say they will only do
so as part of moves towards a long-term resolution to the conflict with Israel.
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