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Shafaq News
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Malta to recognize Palestine in June
Shafaq News/ On Sunday, Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that Malta will formally recognize the State of Palestine in June. Speaking at a political event in the town of Mosta, Abela noted that the decision will be made public next month at a French-Saudi-led conference at the United Nations headquarters in New York, focusing on advancing a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Malta, which currently hosts a Palestinian ambassador, backed a UN Security Council resolution in April 2023 supporting the full Palestinian membership. However, it has yet to issue a formal diplomatic recognition. Abela emphasized that, after more than four decades of discussion, his government will move forward with official recognition, pointing to Malta's concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. 'We cannot turn a blind eye to the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Gaza,' he stated. Last week, French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced that France, the United Kingdom, and Canada plan to recognize Palestinian statehood as part of a coordinated initiative, with France expected to formalize its recognition during an international conference set for June 17–20, aimed at reviving formal peace efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
See - Sada Elbalad
25-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Malta to Recognize State of Palestine in June
Israa Farhan Malta is set to officially recognize the State of Palestine during an international conference in June, according to Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela. The announcement was made on Sunday during a political event in the city of Mosta, and has been widely reported by local media, including the Times of Malta. The upcoming recognition will take place during a French-Saudi-led summit focused on advancing the two-state solution, scheduled to be held at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Abela stated that his government will be the one to take this significant step after 45 years of discussion on the matter, affirming Malta's commitment to justice and human rights. He emphasized that Malta can no longer ignore the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Although Malta already hosts a Palestinian ambassador and previously voted in favor of granting Palestine full United Nations membership at the Security Council in April 2023, it has yet to officially recognize Palestinian statehood. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
Leaders
25-05-2025
- Health
- Leaders
Malta to Recognize Palestinian State in June, Says PM
Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced that Malta will officially recognize the State of Palestine next month, ending more than four decades of hesitation, according to Al-Jazeera. 'We cannot close our eyes to this human tragedy that is getting worse every day,' Abela said during his participation at a political event on Sunday. Abela also unveiled that the formal recognition will follow a conference on June 20, describing the move as a 'moral responsibility' amid Israel's genocide in Gaza. Apart from this, the PM recounted his recent visit to Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan, where he met children evacuated to Malta for medical treatment. He attempted to describe the unthinkable conditions under which Palestinians are living during a devastating war that has been killing, injuring and displacing thousands of people. In this regard, Abela expressed Malta's willingness to welcome pediatrician Dr Alaa Al-Najjar and her family. Al-Najjar lost nine of her ten children because of an Israeli strike on her home, while she was treating patients in a hospital in southern Gaza. Since the beginning of Hamas-Israel War in Gaza in 2023, the Israeli strikes have killed at least 53,500 Palestinians and wounded more than 118,000, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. Related Topics: France 'Determined' to Recognize Palestinian State, PM Says Macron's Bold Move: France to Recognize Palestinian State in June Armenia Officially Recognizes Independent Palestinian State Swiss NGO Requests Authorities to Investigate Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Short link : Post Views: 3
Roya News
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Malta to recognize State of Palestine: prime minister
Malta will officially recognize the state of Palestine next month, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced on Sunday. Abela cited the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza for the moral urgency of this decision, saying that over 50,000 people have lost their lives. "We cannot close our eyes to this human tragedy that is worsening by the day," Abela said, stressing the need for action rather than delay – in statements cited by news outlet 'Malta Today'. The decision will be formalized on June 20, during an international conference organized by the United Nations focusing on the two-state solution. Abela reflected on a recent visit to a refugee camp in Jordan, where he met Palestinian children who had been flown to Malta to receive medical treatment.
Middle East Eye
25-05-2025
- Health
- Middle East Eye
Malta to recognise Palestine next month
Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela says his country will officially recognise the State of Palestine next month—ending more than four decades of hesitation—while Gaza's death toll continues to soar. Speaking at a political event on Sunday, Abela condemned the deepening catastrophe in Gaza, where, he said, over 50,000 people have been killed. 'We cannot close our eyes to this human tragedy that is getting worse every day,' he said, referencing Israel's relentless assault on the besieged enclave. Abela said Malta would formalise its position following a June 20 conference, describing the move as a 'moral responsibility' amid the worsening violence. Abela also recounted his recent visit to Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan, where he met children evacuated to Malta for urgent medical care. His remarks painted a grim picture of a people displaced and devastated by a war that Israel insists on waging with impunity. During the event, the Prime Minister expressed Malta's willingness to receive paediatrician Dr Alaa Al-Najjar and her family. While treating patients in a hospital in southern Gaza, Al-Najjar lost nine of her ten children to an Israeli strike, and her husband and son was critically wounded. Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela (AFP)
