NEW YORK - U.S. President Donald Trump is set to criticize American allies, including Canada, for their recent decision to recognize a Palestinian state. This address will take place at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday morning.

On Sunday, Canada, along with the United Kingdom, Australia, and Portugal, announced its recognition of an independent Palestinian state. This move came just before world leaders gathered in New York City for the 80th Session of the General Assembly. During a significant meeting on Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron also declared France's recognition of Palestinian statehood. Other nations, including Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, and Monaco, have joined in this recognition.

Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada expressed concerns during the meeting, stating that the Israeli government is “working methodically to prevent the prospect of a Palestinian state from ever being established.”

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt indicated that Trump opposes this international recognition. She accused the nations involved of rewarding Hamas for the October 7 attack that initiated the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Leavitt described the recognition of a Palestinian state as “more talk and not enough action” from U.S. allies. She confirmed that Trump would address this issue during his speech at the UN.

In a related development, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked the visas of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, forcing him to deliver his address via video on Monday.

Trump's speech is highly anticipated, especially as the assembly's theme this year is “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development, and human rights.” However, Trump has previously reduced U.S. support for the UN and other multilateral organizations. He has initiated a review of the United States' role in the UN, withdrawn from the Human Rights Council, and frozen U.S. funding.

Last week, the U.S. vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hamas. American officials stated that the resolution did not adequately condemn Hamas.

Canada and European nations are also keen to hear Trump's stance on Russia's escalating attacks on Ukraine and recent incursions into NATO airspace. This high-level debate follows incidents involving Russian fighter jets entering Estonian airspace and drones crossing into Poland.

During his presidential campaign last year, Trump claimed he could resolve the war in Ukraine swiftly, but the situation remains complex, despite a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

Carney is expected to attend the high-level debate to hear Trump's address on Tuesday morning. He will also co-chair an event with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, focusing on Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, before holding meetings with other leaders and CEOs.