The recognition of a Palestinian state by Britain, Canada and Australia is a “huge reward of terrorism,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in his first reaction to the initiative of the three countries.

“I have a clear message to leaders who recognize a Palestinian state after the horrible slaughter of October 7: this is a huge reward of terrorism,” Netanyahu said in a statement.

“And I have another message for you: there will be no. A Palestinian state will not be established west of the Jordan River, “he added.

The Israeli leader has said that despite the enormous pressure, both domestically and abroad, it has prevented the establishment of what it has called a “terrorist state” for years.

“We did it with determination and diplomatic wisdom. More so, we have doubled the Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria – and will continue on this course, “he said, using the term he usually uses in Israel to refer to the occupied West Bank.

“The answer to the last attempt to impose a state of terrorism on the heart of our earth will be given after my return from the United States. Wait, “Netanyahu added.