The Special Representative of the European Union (EU) for the Middle East Peace Process affirms that “the time is right” for the recognition of the State of Palestine.
Follow our live blog on the war in the Middle East here.
The special representative of the European Union (EU) for the Middle East Peace Process, Sven Koopmans, said this Saturday that it is time for the international community to officially recognize the State of Palestine.
“How many more people will have to die before we think this is the right time?” to affirm the recognition of Palestine, asked Koopmans, who invited participants to debate the issue looking to the future of the region, arguing that this future must involve a two-state solution.
The EU representative spoke in Barcelona at the Euro-Mediterranean conference of civil society against polarization in the Middle East, with the motto “Reclaim our shared humanity. Fighting polarization, dehumanization and radicalization driven by the conflict in the Middle East”, which had more than 200 participants from around 30 countries and was organized by the European Mediterranean Institute.
Iran says it has an “obligation” to “defend itself.” Israel warns that Tehran “must not make the mistake” of retaliating after tonight’s attacks
Source: Observadora
