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Meanwhile, the United States’ stance mirrored Israel’s opposition. President Donald Trump voiced his disapproval, asserting that recognizing Palestine now would be a reward for Hamas. During a press pool interview on Air Force One, Trump stated, "You're rewarding Hamas if you do that, and I don't think they should be rewarded." He emphasized that such moves are counterproductive to peace efforts and indicated he would not support any immediate recognition of a Palestinian state.