Palestinians Optimistic But Wary After Recognition Moves
AFP Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories: Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank on Wednesday welcomed the decision by Spain, Ireland
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AFP Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories: Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank on Wednesday welcomed the decision by Spain, Ireland
Decision will not change "anything about our very concrete and accelerated erasure as a people", says Palestinian political analyst.
GAZA STRIP: Although they couldn't agree on its importance, Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank greeted Spain, Ireland, and Norway's decision to recognize the state of Palestine on Wednesday. In the southern Gaza city of Rafah, 46-year-old Palestinian Ismail Hassouna declared,
Israel reacted with fury as Ireland, Norway, and Spain announced plans to recognise Palestine. the move prompted praise from Arab and Muslim nations. Israel accused the countries of "rewarding terrorism." Most Western nations support for a Palestinian statehood, but issues remain. The move was seen as a symbolic step in favour of Palestine.
Israel reacted with fury after three European countries said Wednesday they would recognise a Palestinian state, more than seven months into the devastating Gaza war.Ireland, Norway and Spain said they would formally recognise the State of Palestine on May 28, drawing praise from many countries in the Arab and Muslim world.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the move amounted to a "reward for terror", after Palestinian militant group Hamas launched its October 7 attack which sparked the Gaza war.