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Armenia recognises Palestine as a state

Armenia has officially recognised a Palestinian state, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday, defying Israel, which is opposed to such moves.

Armenia supports a UN resolution on an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and is in favour of a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the same statement said.

Armenia’s ambassador to Israel summoned after Palestine recognition move

We’re now getting reports that Armenia’s ambassador to Israel has been summoned after the move. Last month, Ireland, Norway and Spain also recognised Palestine as an independent state.

Spain, Qatar FMs hold talks on Gaza

Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Jose Manuel Albares and Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani have held a news briefing in Madrid.

Here are some of the points Albares made:

• The cessation of military operations in Rafah is necessary and we will do our best to support international law.
• We are in favour of the two-state solution and recognise Israel’s right to defend itself against “terrorist” attacks.
• We want the West Bank and Gaza to form one state after the war stops.
• We are working with our partners to de-escalate in southern Lebanon and this is another reason to stop the war in Gaza.

Here are some of the points Sheikh Mohammed made:

• We are working to reach a ceasefire agreement and exchange prisoners and detainees.
• We welcome Spain’s decision to join the case filed by South Africa before the ICJ.
• Recognition of the Palestinian state is an important message to reject double standards.
• We are doing everything possible to stop the escalation and completely reject the threats of Hezbollah.

Last month, Spain formally recognised Palestine as a state, joining Ireland, Norway and 143 other countries in acknowledging Palestinian statehood.