<p>White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt tells reporters Trump opposes Western nations recognizing a Palestinian state, says it “rewards Hamas” and does not help release hostages or end the conflict in Gaza.</p><p>(Israel National News’ North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Rosh Hashanah in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</p> | Read More in News from Israel