by Karen Faulkner, Worthy News Correspondent
(Worthy News) – Earning a “stern reprimand” from Israel, the state of Armenia announced Friday that it officially recognizes the State of Palestine, Media Line reports. Armenia followed Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas, Norway, Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia, in their recognition of Palestine over recent weeks.
In a statement announcing the country’s recognition of Palestine, Armenia’s foreign ministry cited the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and condemned the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Strip, Media Line reports. Supporting UN resolutions that call for an immediate ceasefire, the Armenian statement also called on Hamas to release the 120 hostages it still holds in Gaza.
Armenia went on to emphasize its commitment to “peace and stability in the Middle East” and the “establishment of lasting reconciliation between the Jewish and Palestinian peoples,” Media Line reports. In comments posted on X, Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan said his country’s decision to recognize Palestine as a state is consistent with Armenia’s long-term support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
While Hamas in Gaza and the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank welcomed the announcement from Armenia, Israel’s Foreign Ministry on Friday summoned Armenian ambassador to Israel Arman Akopian for a “stern reprimand,” Media Line reports.
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