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“The Republic of Armenia, affirming its dedication to worldwide legislation, the equality of countries, sovereignty and peaceable coexistence, acknowledges the State of Palestine,” Yerevan mentioned.
Armenia added that it was “genuinely involved in attaining long-term peace and stability within the Center East” and condemned Israel’s invasion of the Gaza Strip.
On October 7 final 12 months, the Palestinian terrorist group “Hamas” carried out a bloodbath within the south of Israel, killing about 1,200 folks and abducting about 250 extra. In response to the bloodbath, Israel launched a large-scale navy offensive within the Gaza Strip.
“Armenia condemns the usage of civilian infrastructure as a defend throughout armed conflicts and violence in opposition to civilians,” Yerevan mentioned. It additionally condemned Hamas for “holding civilians captive” and mentioned it “joins the calls for of the worldwide group for his or her launch.”
A high-ranking consultant of the Palestinian Authority expressed gratitude to Armenia for such a step.
Official recognition of a Palestinian state has lengthy been seen as the last word aim of the Palestinian-Israeli peace course of. The USA and most Western European international locations have mentioned they’re able to someday acknowledge Palestinian statehood, however not earlier than resolving advanced points comparable to borders and the standing of Jerusalem.
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