Portugal to recognise a Palestinian state
Summary
Portugal announced it will recognize the State of Palestine, joining other countries like Australia, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom. This decision is set to be officially made on Sunday before a conference at the United Nations General Assembly. The decision ends years of debate within Portugal and occurs amidst a tense backdrop in Gaza.Key Facts
- Portugal plans to officially recognize the State of Palestine.
- The announcement comes before a United Nations conference on Palestinian statehood.
- Portugal consulted its president and parliament to make this decision.
- The decision ends almost 15 years of debate in Portugal.
- Other countries like France, Australia, and the UK also plan to recognize Palestine.
- Over 75% of UN members have already recognized Palestine as a state.
- Portugal was one of the 145 countries that supported a UN proposal for Palestine's President to address the General Assembly via video.
- Israel and the United States have criticized the move, with Israel threatening new settlements in response.
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