Netanyahu says European countries' recognition of Palestinian state is a 'reward for terrorism'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned on Wednesday the announcement by Ireland, Norway, and Spain that they would soon recognize the Palestinian state, describing it as a "reward for terrorism." 

He stated that Israel would not back down from achieving victory in the Gaza war.

In a statement, Netanyahu said, "This will be a terrorist state. It will try to carry out the October 7 massacre repeatedly, and we will not agree to this," referring to the Palestinian attack led by Hamas and the subsequent Israeli assault on Gaza.

Reuters