Netanyahu says Palestinian recognition a 'huge reward to terrorism'

He vows Israel will respond after US trip

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday recognition of a Palestinian state by Britain, Canada and Australia was a "huge reward to terrorism".

"And I have another message for you: It will not happen. A Palestinian state will not be established west of the Jordan River," he said in a statement.

Netanyahu said Israel's response will be announced when he returns from the United States, where he is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump.