The Foreign Ministry responded to the declaration by Britain and "several other countries" regarding recognition of a Palestinian state, stating that Israel rejects the "unilateral recognition." According to the ministry's statement, "This declaration does not promote peace, but rather the opposite – further undermines stability in the region and harms the chances of achieving a peace solution in the future. The announcement, which Hamas leaders called 'fruits of the October 7 massacre,' not only rewards the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust by a terrorist organization that calls for and works toward Israel's destruction, but also strengthens support for Hamas."