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Trump Administration Rejects UN Palestinian Statehood Declaration

9/14/2025

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The Trump administration opposed the UN's "New York Declaration" for Palestinian statehood, which passed with 142 votes.
U.N. Counselor Morgan Ortagus criticized the resolution for rewarding Hamas and undermining peace.
A White House official warned that recognizing a Palestinian state could impede hostage recovery.
The declaration urges Hamas to give up Gaza control and supports a ceasefire.
France praised the vote, while Israel's U.N. Ambassador condemned it as promoting terror.

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The Trump administration opposed the UN's "New York Declaration" for Palestinian statehood, which passed with 142 votes.
U.N. Counselor Morgan Ortagus criticized the resolution for rewarding Hamas and undermining peace.
A White House official warned that recognizing a Palestinian state could impede hostage recovery.
The declaration urges Hamas to give up Gaza control and supports a ceasefire.
France praised the vote, while Israel's U.N. Ambassador condemned it as promoting terror.