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State Department calls UN two-state conference ill-timed, says it could reward Hamas
Summary
The State Department criticized a United Nations-hosted conference on a two-state solution in New York, calling it a publicity stunt that could bolster Hamas and undermine diplomatic efforts; reporters pressed the department about Palestinian statehood and recognition moves by European and U.K. leaders.
The State Department described a U.N.-hosted conference on a two-state solution in New York as “a publicity stunt” that is ill-timed and risks strengthening Hamas, saying the United States will not participate.
At the briefing, spokesperson Tammy said, “this effort is a slap in the face to the victims of October 7 and a reward for terrorism,” and warned the event could “embolden Hamas, and reward its obstruction and undermine real world efforts to achieve real peace.” She said the U.S. will continue “serious diplomacy, not stage managed conferences designed to manufacture the appearance of relevance.”
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