Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned Western leaders of recognizing Palestine as glorifying terrorism.
This comes after western countries led by Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal announced to recognize as a state.
Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Palestinians will never have a government, and Israel will respond to the announcement of the countries.
Other countries, including France, are expected to follow suit this week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that the recognition of Palestine is a step towards lasting peace in the region.