Foreign Ministry applauds Spain, Ireland and Norway for recognizing Palestine

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes recent declarations from Spain, Ireland, and Norway regarding their announcement to recognize the State of Palestine.

In a written statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it emphasized, ““We are very pleased that Spain, Ireland and Norway have announced that they will recognize the State of Palestine. Such recognition aligns with principles of international law, justice, and conscience. It represents a significant stride towards upholding the rights of the Palestinian people living under occupation and facilitating Palestine’s rightful position within the global community.”

Furthermore, the statement reiterated Türkiye’s unwavering commitment to actively support and promote efforts aimed at encouraging additional nations to extend recognition to Palestine.

On Wednesday, 3 European countries announced their decision to recognize Palestine as a state. Official recognition of Palestine as a state by Norway, Ireland and Spain will take effect on May 28, 2024.

Israeli military aggression in the Gaza Strip, which began on October 7, 2023, resulted in devastating consequences. The ongoing conflict, with airstrikes and ground operations, has resulted in a staggering loss of Palestinian lives, with more than 35,600 people killed. The majority of the casualties were civilians, including women and children, underscoring the deep humanitarian crisis in the region.

Despite calls from the international community for an immediate cease-fire, the violence persists, underscoring the urgent need for a diplomatic resolution to end the bloodshed and restore peace to the region.