Recognition by three European countries marks a 'transformative moment', says a Palestinian former official, as Israel recalls ambassadors over the move
Recognition by three European countries marks a 'transformative moment', says a Palestinian former official, as Israel recalls ambassadors over the moveas a state on 28 May, raising the question of whether the UK and other European countries will follow suit.
“Each of us will now undertake whatever national steps are necessary to give effect to that decision,” said Irish Taoiseach Simon Harris.swiftly recalled ambassadors from all three countries and summoned their ambassadors in Israel. Foreign minister Israel Katz said the ambassadors would be shown a film ofcrimes on 7 October and claimed their governments had “decided to award a gold medal to Hamas murderers and rapists”.
More countries are likely to recognise Palestine in the near future, he suggested, but not the UK, despite Foreign Secretary Lord That position could be complicated depending on Israeli actions, Mr Doyle continued, noting that Tel Aviv typically responds aggressively to outside pressure.Israel’s far right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, responded to the announcements by advancing plans to expand settlements, sanctioning Palestinian officials, and unspecified punishments for “any country that unilaterally recognises a Palestinian state.
“In effect, this removes the UK from being tied to a veto from those who do not actually want a two state solution. The UK will, eventually, recognise the State of Palestine.”
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