The Islamist organization Hamas has returned to thank In a statement this Wednesday the decision of Spain, Norway and Ireland to recognize the Palestinian State. He has assured that this recognition is an “important step” to establish “the right to their land”, as well as to establish an independent Palestinian state “with Jerusalem as its capital.”
As Vozpópuli announced on May 10, in its statement, the Islamist organization wanted to thank the initiative and called the rest of the countries to recognize their “legitimate national rights”as well as to “support the cause of the Palestinian people for liberation and independence” and to “end the Zionist occupation.”
Following the words of Hamas, which has ruled de facto in the Gaza Strip since 2007, the two sources of Palestinian powersince the president of the Palestinian National Authority (ANP), Mahmoud Abbas, has also celebrated with another statement the decision.
According to the leader of the ANP, who governs in West Bankthe decision contributes to the “consecration of the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination on their land and to adopt real measures to support the implementation of the two-state solution.
Reactions to the recognition of the Palestinian State
The secretary general of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Hussein al Sheikh, has described the decision of Spain, Ireland and Norway as “historic moment after long decades of struggle Palestinian nationality, suffering, pain, occupation, racism, murder, oppression, abuse and destruction.
“We thank the countries of the world that have recognized and will recognize the independent State of Palestine. We affirm that this It is the path to stability, security and peace in the region,” he stated.
Israel has reacted immediately by calling its ambassadors in Spain, Ireland and Norway for consultations.
More specifically, the presidency has noted regarding Pedro Sánchez’s announcement that “This step reflects Spain’s will to support the Palestinian people and their inalienable and legitimate rights. to his land and his homeland”.
Total, 140 countries recognize the Palestinian State, eight of them European -Bulgaria, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Cyprus and Sweden- as well as almost all Arab countries or those historically linked to the non-aligned movement.
Israel withdraws its ambassador in Spain, Ireland and Norway
Israel has reacted immediately by calling its ambassadors in Spain, Ireland and Norway for consultations.. “Ireland and Norway intend to send a message to the Palestinians and the entire world today: terrorism is worth it,” the Israeli Foreign Minister stated in a first statement.
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