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Hamas honors the acknowledgement of "Palestine State."

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (63), Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris (37), and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez (52) are planning to recognize a "State of Palestine" on May 28. This move comes nearly eight months after Hamas and its allies killed over 1,200 people in a single...

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May 22, 2024

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The Islamist group Hamas is pleased about the diplomatic recognition from Europe, while it still... — The Islamist group Hamas is pleased about the diplomatic recognition from Europe, while it still has more than 100 hostages in its custody

European nations have made an official declaration. - Hamas honors the acknowledgement of "Palestine State."

### Hamas Applauds Norway, Spain, and Ireland's Recognition

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz (68) made a firm statement: "Today's decision signals to the Palestinians and the world: terrorism pays off." In response, he summoned the ambassadors of Ireland and Norway for consultations.

In contrast, the terrorist organization Hamas welcomed this development. They viewed it as "an essential step towards affirming our right to our land and an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital."

"A Triumph for Brutal and Cynical Terrorists"

Michael Roth (53, SPD), the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed his doubts about this turn of events: "I'm not convinced that recognizing Palestine as a sovereign state after the horrific massacres by Hamas on October 7 last year is an appropriate measure." This move, in his opinion, is more "another victory for brutal and cynical terrorists."

🔒 Understanding the Reference: While the PLO, led by President Mahmoud Abbas (88), holds dominion over the West Bank, Hamas has entirely controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007. In the previous peace talks between Israel and the PLO, it had been agreed that statehood recognition would only occur at the end of an Israel-Palestinian peace process. Disregarding this agreement, Abbas declared the Palestinian Authority as the "State of Palestine" back in 2013.

Despite this, over 100 countries recognized the declaration, but its status is limited to observer rank in the United Nations.

Beck warns that this unilateral recognition could heighten tensions, as it "inspires the conflicting and terrorist elements on the Palestinian side, strengthens Hamas, and entrenches the fronts on the Israeli side. This recognition fosters the very opposite of peace."