US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that a high-level meeting concerning the situation in Gaza was "very successful," despite ongoing disagreements over the recognition of a Palestinian state. "As if to encourage continued conflict, some of this body is seeking to unilaterally recognise a Palestinian state. His remarks came in response to several European nations announcing their decision to recognise a Palestinian state during a summit at the UNGA on Monday. He asserted that the state of Palestine is the sole entity eligible to govern and ensure security in Gaza. The declaration, he noted, envisions an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, living in peace alongside Israel.