Israel’s foreign minister calls the Israeli ambassadors for consultations
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Israel Katz, called this Wednesday for consultations the Israeli ambassadors in Ireland, Norway and Spain after the announcement that these nations will recognize Palestine as a state on May 28. In a statement, Katz denounced that these nations have decided to award a gold medal to the killers of Hamas. In response, he ordered the Israeli ambassador to Spain, Rodica Radian-Gordon, to be summoned for consultations, and he summoned the Spanish ambassador, Ana Solomon, to the Ministry after Spain’s announcement.
Recognition of Palestine and the consequences
Ireland and Norway intend to recognize Palestine as an independent state on May 28, followed by Spain. This decision has generated a strong response from Israel. Minister Katz has stated that such recognition would be tantamount to rewarding Hamas and has warned that this action will not deter Israel from pursuing its goals of restoring the security of its citizens and eliminating Hamas. In addition, he emphasized that the division between Israel and Palestine must be based on the borders prior to June 1967.
Reactions of the heads of government
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has stated that there can be no peace in the Middle East without Israel and Palestine having their own state. He has maintained that the division must be based on the borders prior to June 1967. On the other hand, the president of the Spanish government, Pedro Sánchez, has announced that Spain will recognize Palestine as a state in its Council of Ministers next May 28 He justified this decision on moral issues and deplored the Russian and Israeli offensives in Ukrainian and Palestinian territory. He has stated that Spain is obliged to surrender to Palestine in the same way as it does to Ukraine.
Consequences and call for consultations
In response to this recognition, Minister Katz has ordered the return to Israel of the Israeli ambassadors from Dublin and Oslo for “urgent consultations”. In addition, he has summoned the Israeli ambassador to Spain for consultations and summoned the Spanish ambassador to the Ministry. This decision has generated great controversy and major consequences are expected in the diplomatic relations between Israel and these nations.
The search for peace in the Middle East
The recognition of Palestine as a state is a complex and controversial issue. While some countries seek to promote peace and resolve the conflict through recognition, others express concern about the possible consequences and the lack of direct negotiations between Israel and Palestine. The situation in the Middle East remains delicate and it is necessary to find a just and lasting solution for all parties involved.
