"Irish MP Thomas Gould made a powerful speech on the floor of the House during discussion on Ireliand recognising the State of Palestine. He said, 'It's unbelievable, the genocide that's happening. A child with no head! And the Israeli government says it's a mistake! I hope Benjamin Netanyahu burns in Hell in the same way those children burned.'"
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#Spain and #Ireland are the largest and most politically influential #EU nations to recognize Palestinian statehood, joining a few other European countries that have already done so.
While largely symbolic, the three nations hope their move will gather momentum and spur more EU countries to follow suit. The #UK, #Australia and some other EU states have indicated they could also recognize Palestinian statehood. However, #France said now is not the right time, while #Germany sided with the #US in rejecting a unilateral approach, insisting dialogue is needed for a two-state solution (the model, the Oslo accords, favored Israel and the status quo at the expense of Palestinian right for self-determination).
#Islamophobic far-right #Abascal had met with #Netanyahu on the same day that #Spain, #Ireland, and #Norway recognized #Palestine as a sovereign state, sparking diplomatic tensions with #Israel. His visit was condemned by Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, who accused Abascal of spreading falsehoods and fueling conflict.
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Global reaction to deadly Israeli attack on a tent camp in Rafah in which more than half of the dead were women, children, and elderly people, though death toll was likely to rise.
[…] Sitting beside bodies of his relatives, Abed Mohammed Al-Attar said Israel lied when it told residents they would be safe in Rafah's western areas. His brother, sister-in-law and several other relatives were killed in the blaze. […] "The army is a liar. There is no security in Gaza. There is no security, not for a child, an elderly man, or a woman. Here he (my brother) is with his wife, they were martyred," he said.
The international community has condemned the attack, with many countries calling for an immediate #ceasefire and a thorough investigation into the incident.
[…] "On top of the hunger, on top of the starvation, the refusal to allow aid in sufficient volumes, what we witnessed last night is barbaric," #Ireland's Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said.
[…] French President Emmanuel #Macron said he was "outraged" over Israel's latest attacks. "These operations must stop. There are no safe areas in Rafah for Palestinian civilians," he said on X.
[…] #Germany's foreign minister Annalena #Baerbock and the EU foreign policy chief Josep #Borrell said the International Court of Justice ruling must be respected. "International humanitarian law applies for all, also for Israel's conduct of the war," Baerbock said.
♲ @faab64@diasp.org:> ### The Municipality of #Nablus raises the flags of #Norway, #Ireland and #Spain in the presence of the Ministers of Local Government, Tourism and Antiquities and the Governor of Nablus, in appreciation of these countries’ decision to recognize the State of #Palestine.
Yedioth Ahronoth Hebrew newspaper: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is considering closing the #Israeli#embassy in #Ireland due to its blatant anti-Israel stance, which came to light yesterday (Wednesday) when it announced, along with #Spain and #Norway, recognition of the #Palestinian state.
The Spanish, Irish & Norwegian govts announced Wed that they would recognize a #Palestinian state, saying there would be no #peace in the #MiddleEast w/o it.
Israel denounced the move as giving aid to its enemy #Hamas.
The coordinated announcements are purely symbolic — but not w/o some power.
In response, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz ordered the immediate recall of the Israeli ambassadors to #Spain, #Ireland & #Norway. “I am sending a clear message today: #Israel will not be complacent against those who undermine its sovereignty & endanger its #security.”
The #UnitedStates govt reiterated its position that recognizing a #PalestinianState was premature & must be the result of direct negotiations between Israel & the #Palestinians.
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#Palestine / Norway, along with Ireland and Spain, to recognize Palestinian state (to be followed by Slovenia and Malta); Israel recalls ambassadors to Ireland, Norway
With over 140 UN member states now recognizing Palestine, the wave of European support signals growing impatience with the stalled peace process and a willingness to challenge U.S.-backed insistence on direct negotiations favoring Israel's position.
[...] "In the middle of a war, with tens of thousands of dead and injured, we must keep alive the only thing that can provide a safe home for both Israelis and Palestinians: two states that can live in peace with each other," --- Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere (#Norway)
Israel swiftly condemned the move, recalling its ambassadors from Norway and Ireland, and warning of "dire consequences" if Spain follows through. The Israeli Foreign Minister accused the countries of "undercutting Israel's sovereignty and endangering its security."
[cont'd] Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns welcomed the decision, describing it as a “powerful move”.
“The scale of death and devastation is truly horrifying. That so much of the Western world has turned a blind eye to this carnage is shameful and it’s shocking.”