Armenia recognises Palestinian statehood, says Armenian foreign ministry

Armenia recognizes a Palestinian state

The Palestinian Authority, which has limited rule in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, supported Armenia's recognition of a Palestinian state in a statement

Armenia officially recognizes State of Palestine

Armenia’s foreign ministry announced on Friday that the country has recognized the State of Palestine. In their statement, the Armenian Foreign Ministry expressed its concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, disapproving of the targeting and violence towards civilians and civilian infrastructure, as well as hostage-taking, calling for the unconditional release of the hostages taken from Israel and held in Gaza. In line with this position, t…

Armenia joins Ireland and Spain in recognising Palestinian state

Armenia has said it would recognise a Palestinian state, prompting Israel to summon its ambassador for what its foreign ministry described as a "severe reprimand".