Paris and London asked the Netanyahu government not to respond with punitive measures to the decision.
France and United Kingdom They requested on Monday to Israel Do not adopt reprisals after the recognition of Palestine as a state, a decision to which they joined Australia and Canada. Warnings arise from Israeli threats of Annexal Bank In response to this diplomatic turn.
British Foreign Minister, Yvette Coopersaid that recognition “It is the best way to respect the security of both Israelis and Palestinians”. And then he said: “It has to do with Protect peace and justice for the Middle East ”.
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Cooper said that ignoring the situation would be “The easy”but stressed that “When there is so much devastation and suffering” The United Kingdom has the responsibility of promoting the solution of two states. Although London did not specify the calendar to transform his consulate into East Jerusalem In embassy, he said the commitment is firm.
France anticipates a “great day for peace”
French chancellor, Jean-Noel Barrothe said that France will replicate to the United Kingdom and will formally recognize Palestine. In an interview with TF1, he defined the step as “A great diplomatic victory for France” And he recalled the role of the country, along with Saudi Arabia, at the UN Summit that will advocate for the solution of two states.
Faced with a possible reaction from Israel, Barrot warned: “France will respond with extreme firmness”. However, he added: “I hope we do not reach this, because This initiative is convenient for Israel’s security. ”
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Germany remains out
The German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephulhe said that Berlin does not plan to join For now to this wave of recognition, considering that such a gesture should reach the end of the peace process. “A Palestinian State is our goal,” he said, although he stressed the need for “A high immediate fire” and the release of hostages in Gaza.
Wadephul also warned that any step towards the annexation of occupied territories It would violate international law and complicate the possibility of achieving lasting peace in the Middle East.
Source: Ambito
