President Donald Trump took aim at the decision from several countries to recognize a Palestinian statehood , arguing that it serves as a "reward" to Hamas during his address at the United General Assembly in New York on Tuesday.

"As if to encourage continued conflict, some of this body is seeking to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state," said Trump. "The rewards would be too great for Hamas terrorists for their atrocities. This would be a reward for these horrible atrocities, including October 7."

Trump said he has been "deeply engaged" in trying to procure a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, and insisted that he wants all hostages to be released. "We have to get it done," Trump said.

"This could have been solved so long ago, but instead of giving into Hamas ransom demands,

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