Trump Rejects Palestinian Statehood Recognition Amidst Hamas Concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump has made it clear that he does not support the recognition of Palestinian statehood, a decision he equates with rewarding the militant group Hamas. The White House reiterated this stance on Wednesday following Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement about Canada's decision to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September.

According to a White House official, Trump's position is firm as he believes acknowledging Palestinian statehood at this time would serve as a reward to Hamas, a notion he does not support. "The president's primary concern is aiding the people in Gaza," the official stated, opting for anonymity.

Details concerning whether the U.S. received prior notification of Canada's stance remain undisclosed. (Reporting By Matt Spetalnick; Editing by Leslie Adler).

(With inputs from agencies.)