US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce criticized the UK's announcement of Palestinian statehood as a reward for Hamas.

Tammy Bruce said that the UK's recognition of Palestinian statehood, conditional on Israeli action, is a "slap in the face" to the victims of the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023. She stressed that this action gives hope to the terrorist group and encourages uncooperative behavior. Bruce said that under normal circumstances, a defeated group would capitulate, but Hamas continues to rely on human suffering to further its agenda.