Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly condemned recent moves by various Western nations to recognize a Palestinian state. In a forceful address to the United Nations General Assembly, Trump argued that such recognitions effectively reward the militant group Hamas for its violent actions.

The recognition of a Palestinian state by France, Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal spurred frustrations and was intended to advocate for a two-state solution. However, it also fostered discontent among Israeli and American leadership.

The situation underscores the dwindling viability of the two-state solution once central to peace efforts, as the ongoing conflict and unilateral military actions threaten its prospects for resolution.

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