The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchesappeared this Tuesday in Moncloa and announced the official decision to recognize the Palestinian State, a step that will be formalized in today’s Council of Ministers.
“It is not a decision we made against anyone,” he said, adding that the measure reflected a “frontal rejection” of Hamas. “We categorically reject Hamas,” he noted.
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The President of the Government, @sanchezcastejonmakes an institutional declaration on the recognition of the State of Palestine. https://t.co/pVg3mdJXbH
– La Moncloa (@desdelamoncloa) May 28, 2024
The Spanish Prime Minister assured that the decision is based on “international respect” and explained that changes to the 1967 borders are not recognized, with East Jerusalem as the capital.
“It is not just a question of historical justice, it is imperative to achieve peace,” he added.
Ireland and Norway will also simultaneously recognize the State of Palestine this Tuesday, joining the list of more than 140 countries around the world that already do so.
The measure comes after strong international condemnation of Israel after the attacks in Rafah which cost the lives of 45 people, most of them civilians.
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