Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday called the recognition of a Palestinian state by several Western countries a “sad day for those who seek true peace.”

Following the atrocities of Oct. 7, 2023, “while Hamas continues its campaign of terror, and while it continues to cruelly hold 48 hostages in the tunnels and dungeons of Gaza, the recognition of a Palestinian state by some nations today is, not surprisingly, cheered by Hamas,” Herzog said.

“It will not help one Palestinian, it won’t help free one hostage, and it will not help us reach any settlement between Israelis and Palestinians,” he continued. “It will only embolden the forces of darkness.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated on Sunday that there will not be a Palestinian state and said that an Israeli r

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