Norway recognizes Palestine
The Minister of abroad Affairs of Norway, Espen Barth Eide, stressed that designation of Palestine's statehood is the only appropriate course of action. The government of that country has besides undertaken to respect the arrest warrant issued by the global Criminal Court in The Hague. In the event of the appearance of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Norway, he will be arrested.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced at a press conference that Norway recognizes Palestine as a state, in accordance with global law and UN safety Council resolutions. He besides added that this designation supported the improvement of a comprehensive peace plan in the region. Espen Barth Eide, head of the Norwegian MFA, stressed that a two-country-based solution is the only real way to accomplish peace for both Israel and Palestine.
Support for the designation of Palestine grows
The Spanish and Irish governments have expressed a akin position. Like Norway, they announced to take all essential steps at national level to implement this decision. The Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris stressed that he was looking forward to joining more countries in the coming weeks, which would be a major step forward. This event was considered historical and crucial for both Ireland and Palestine.
Previously, members of the European Union, specified as Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and Malta, expressed their intention to declare designation of Palestine, arguing for a two-state solution to lasting peace in the region.
The Israeli Ministry of abroad Affairs warned Ireland on Tuesday before taking specified a step, claiming that it would make it a ‘tool in the hands of Hamas’ and could lead to increased terrorism and instability in the region and endanger the prospects for peace.
Israel’s extremist Response
Israeli abroad Minister Israel Katz recommended an immediate return to the country of ambassadors from Ireland and Norway for consultation after the decision of those countries to recognise the Palestinian State. Despite global calls for ceasefire, the fighting in Gaza has been going on for 7 months.
amas, liable for many offensives, committed an attack on October 7, resulting in the deaths of about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and another 250 were taken hostage. The offensive of the Israeli army caused the deaths of about 35,000 people.
Minister Katz made it clear that Israel does not tolerate threats to its sovereignty and security. He besides warned that akin steps would be taken towards Spain if it decided to recognise the Palestinian State.
