Israel recalls envoys to Ireland, Norway over Palestine recognition moves
Jerusalem – AFP
Israel recalled its envoys from Ireland and Norway for “urgent consultations” Wednesday ahead of the two governments’ expected moves to formally recognise a Palestinian state.
“Today, I am sending a sharp message to Ireland and Norway: Israel will not go over this in silence. I have just ordered the return of the Israeli ambassadors from Dublin and Oslo to Israel for further consultations in Jerusalem,” Foreign Minister Israel Katz said in a statement.
“The hasty steps of the two countries will have further serious consequences. If Spain realises its intention to recognise a Palestinian state, a similar step will be taken against it.”
The Israeli foreign minister said the moves by the European countries were a reward for Hamas and its October 7 attack.
“Ireland and Norway intend to send a message to the Palestinians and the whole world today: Terrorism pays,” Katz said.
“The twisted step of these countries is an injustice to the memory of the 7/10 victims.”
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