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STOCKHOLM, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The Swedish government officially recognised the state of Palestine on Thursday, the first Western European country to do so, reflecting growing international exasperation over the moribund Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom told reporters her government hoped it would bring a new dynamic to the situation.
"Our decision comes at a critical time because over the last year we have seen how the peace talks have stalled, how decisions over new settlements on occupied Palestinian land have complicated a two-state solution and how violence has returned to Gaza," she said.
originally posted by: stirling
Good on Sweden!!!
Its about time somebody recognized the Palestinians.....!
Hopefully this may lead to the establishment of a formal embassy of some kind and greater more responsible actions taken by all parties concerned.....
Israel can go take a flying leap at a rolling donut.....They have oppressed these people consistently, and have become the new Nazi state on the block.....
How this happened is a matter of record by now......
Of the 193 member states of the United Nations, 135 (69.9%) have recognized the State of Palestine as of 27 September 2013.
originally posted by: TwiztidRoman
So if there is so many that already recognize it, why are they making a big deal about Sweden?
originally posted by: Nettlas
originally posted by: TwiztidRoman
So if there is so many that already recognize it, why are they making a big deal about Sweden?
I think it is because Sweden is the first nation to do it in Europa since the EU was formed.
originally posted by: intrepid
a reply to: xavi1000
Your point is what? Because they don't swing by Uncle Sam's.... they are doomed?
originally posted by: blackcube
originally posted by: Nettlas
originally posted by: TwiztidRoman
So if there is so many that already recognize it, why are they making a big deal about Sweden?
I think it is because Sweden is the first nation to do it in Europa since the EU was formed.
Hungary, Bulgaria, Poland, Cyprus Slovakia, Czech Republic, Romania...
originally posted by: xavi1000
originally posted by: intrepid
a reply to: xavi1000
Your point is what? Because they don't swing by Uncle Sam's.... they are doomed?
First inform yourself about problems which causes islamic migration in most democratic and richest country on the planet ,then we will talk.And who mentioned US? US- Israel relations atm are on lowest level in last 50 years.
originally posted by: blackcube
originally posted by: xavi1000
originally posted by: intrepid
a reply to: xavi1000
Your point is what? Because they don't swing by Uncle Sam's.... they are doomed?
First inform yourself about problems which causes islamic migration in most democratic and richest country on the planet ,then we will talk.And who mentioned US? US- Israel relations atm are on lowest level in last 50 years.
In all human history it was always the same reason. Better living conditions... If you have a good life where you live, you just don't move.
And so #ing what?