White House does not reject recognition of Palestinian state in the future

The White House on Monday appeared not to outright reject recognising a Palestinian state in the future, after being asked about the matter by a reporter in the briefing room.

"If Hamas does agree to relinquish power and give it up, cede power to this transitional technocratic government, if that does happen, would the Trump administration then recognise a Palestinian state?" Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked.

Hamas has already said - since July - that it will cede power to Palestinian governorship, but not to a foreign entity. 

"Look, I don't want to get ahead of the technical talks right now... they're extremely sensitive," Leavitt responded.

"There's many things to discuss. Of course, this is hopefully - we expect, and we hope - going to be one of the greatest peace deals this world has ever seen. And the Trump administration is working diligently and working very hard to get there".