'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. Recognising a Palestinian state, Trump warned, 'would be a reward for these horrible atrocities, including October 7, even while they refuse to release the hostages or accept a ceasefire.' Because any future Palestinian State must be viable also from an economic point of view. The declaration, he noted, envisions an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, living in peace alongside Israel.