UK, Canada and Australia – all strong allies of Israel for decades – have formally recognized the state of Palestine and express frustration for the lack of progress towards a two -states solution.
In the last few hours, Portugal has been added to them, which has announced that it has formally recognized a Palestinian state, adding that a two -states solution is “The only way to a just and lasting peace“.
France and many other countries should follow the example at the United Nations General Assembly scheduled in a few days, deepening the israele isolation.
According to the CCN, in response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated that “there will be no Palestinian state”:
I have a clear message for those leaders who recognize a Palestinian state after the horrible massacre of October 7: you are giving a huge prize to terrorism – said Netanyahu in a declaration.
Israeli president Isaac Herzog has added to these criticisms, saying that the move “It will not help a Palestinian, it will not help to free a hostage and will not help us reach an agreement between Israelis and Palestinians“.
We will see. In the meantime, with these last members, more than 150 members of the United Nations have risen to these positions. Among them are not the United States, Germany and Italy. We look forward to.
Last year, the UN assembly voted for a resolution stating that Palestine is “qualified to become a Member State” with 143 votes in favor, 25 abstentions (including Italy) and nine against, including the USA.
