Malta Will Formally Recognise Palestine as a State, Robert Abela Says

Malta pledges recognition of Palestinian state

Maltese Prime Minister accuses Israel of carrying out a “relentless assault” on Gaza, vows to back French-Saudi summit next month promoting international recognition of unilateral Palestinian statehood. By World Israel News Staff Malta’s Prime Minister excoriated Israel’s continued war against the Hamas terror organization in Gaza on Sunday, while declaring his support for unilateral Palestinian statehood. During a political event in Mosta, Malt…

The declaration, made as part of an intervention during an activity in the town of Mosta, marks a historic step. Abela said that the event will take place on June 20, coinciding with the scheduled date for a conference at the United Nations. Although Malta already implicitly recognizes Palestinian statehood and welcomes a Palestinian ambassador, formal recognition represents a significant change in its position. The decision comes at a time of g…

Malta to recognize 'Palestine' next month

Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela announces his nation will officially recognize the "State of Palestine" next month, calls the recognition a "moral responsibility."

Malta will officially recognize Palestine next month, ending a forty-five-year national debate on the issue, Prime Minister Robert Abela said today.

Malta announces to recognize State of Palestine next month

‘We cannot close our eyes to this human tragedy that is getting worse every day,’ Prime Minister Robert Abela says, referring to Israel's brutal bombardment of Gaza, which killed nearly 54,000 Palestinians - Anadolu Ajansı

The Prime Minister of Malta, Robert Abela, stated that his country would soon recognize the independence of Palestine, writing Times of Malta.