Slovenia is the subsequent EU nation to acknowledge the Palestinian state

Slovenia will observe different European nations in recognizing the state of Palestine. Two weeks in the past, Norway and EU member states went to Spain and Eire proceed formally with recognitiona lot to the cruelty of Israel.

Final night time, 52 members of parliament voted for the federal government’s recognition plan within the Slovenian parliament. The opposition was boycotting the vote, so there have been no votes towards it. The opposition had tried to pressure a referendum on the problem.

Slovenia will turn into the 147th nation to acknowledge Palestinian statehood. Western European nations akin to Germany, France and the Netherlands don’t do that. The US, Canada and Australia additionally don’t acknowledge Palestine.

Prime Minister Golob mentioned after the vote on X that the popularity of Palestine as a sovereign and impartial nation offers hope to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Financial institution. International Minister Fajon spoke of a historic choice.

The Palestinian flag was raised on the parliament constructing within the capital Ljubljana after the vote. It now flies there alongside the Slovenian tricolor and the European flag.

Israel has not but responded to the transfer by Slovenia, one of many EU’s smallest nations. He strongly accepted the choice by Spain, Eire and Norway final month: Israel then recalled ambassadors from these nations.