“Today, Ireland, Norway and Spain are announcing that we recognize the state of Palestine.” Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris says this is a “historic day for Palestine” as we trust that more countries will join us in the coming weeks. see clip below
“Today, Ireland, Norway and Spain are announcing that we recognize the state of Palestine.”
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris says this is a “historic day for Palestine” as we trust that more countries will join us in the coming weeks. pic.twitter.com/15ZPf6kPGz
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) May 22, 2024
In a significant development, three European countries with left-leaning governments—Norway, Ireland, and Spain—have announced their intention to officially recognize Palestine as a state. This move, scheduled for May 28, positions these nations alongside others like Russia and China who have previously acknowledged the statehood of Palestine. This decision breaks from the typical Western approach to the issue.
The initiative, primarily led by Spain and Ireland, sought to rally other European nations to their cause. While Norway has joined this effort, others such as Belgium, Malta, and Slovenia opted not to participate in the declaration. This development occurs amidst a backdrop of deepening divisions within Europe regarding the response to a recent Hamas attack on Israel. These divisions reflect differing political stances across the continent, further complicated by the recent news that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The leaders of the three countries advocating for Palestinian statehood emphasize the importance of a “two-state solution” to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been vocal in his criticism of Netanyahu, accusing him of perpetuating a massacre against the Palestinians and stressing the necessity of a peaceful resolution to ensure justice and sustainability.
Norway, Ireland and Spain have announced they will formally recognise Palestine as a state on Tuesday.
We mapped the other 143 countries that recognise Palestinian statehood in 2024 https://t.co/yzwwEW5hN4 pic.twitter.com/zZcu4WA5bm
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) May 22, 2024
In response, Israel has expressed strong disapproval of the move, which it views as a concession to Hamas. Israel’s Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, has been particularly critical, arguing that this decision rewards terrorism and undermines Israel’s sovereignty and security efforts. He contends that recognizing Palestinian statehood sends a harmful message that terrorism is a viable strategy for achieving political goals.
Further escalating the diplomatic tensions, Israel has withdrawn its ambassadors from Norway, Ireland, and Spain, and summoned the ambassadors from these countries to Jerusalem for official protests. Katz also highlighted concerns that this recognition could hinder the ongoing efforts to secure the release of Israeli hostages and negatively impact the prospects for peace in the region.
This unfolding situation marks a critical juncture in international relations, as it not only affects the directly involved nations but also has broader implications for global diplomatic dynamics and the future of the Middle East peace process. Any Palestinian State will be the enemy of Israel and wage war upon her from the start. Even now, the Palestinian government uses American tax dollars to pay for their ‘Martyr’ program. This program pays a monthly salary to all families of all ‘martyrs’, Islamic nut cases who die for Allah, killing Jews and Americans. Yes, imagine that, the U.S. pays for this, thanks to our wise President Biden and the puppet masters above him. President Trump ended all support of terror activities, but the Democrats have done all they can to increase support for Hamas, the PLA and terror. Welcome to the Deep State world of 2024.
Major Points
- Norway, Ireland, and Spain announce plans to officially recognize Palestine as a state on May 28, breaking from typical Western policy.
- This decision aligns these nations with countries like Russia and China, which have previously recognized Palestinian statehood.
- The move has deepened political divisions within Europe, especially in light of a recent Hamas attack on Israel and the ICC’s pursuit of an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- In response, Israel has expressed strong disapproval, accusing these countries of rewarding terrorism and undermining peace efforts, leading to the withdrawal of Israeli ambassadors.
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticizes Netanyahu and advocates for a two-state solution as the only just and sustainable resolution to the conflict.
Conner T – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News