#diplomatic-recognition

#diplomatic-recognition

Saar said the agreement followed a year of extensive dialogue between the two governments and was based on a joint decision by Netanyahu and Abdullahi. We will work together to promote the relations between our countries and nations, regional stability and economic prosperity, Saar wrote on social media, adding that he had instructed his ministry to immediately institutionalise ties across a wide range of fields.

While a historic decision, Western states' recognition of Palestine needs to come with more action, analysts say. Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia have recognised Palestinian statehood, a symbolic response to Israel's ongoing war on Gaza and territorial expansion in the occupied West Bank. More states, including France and Portugal, are expected to recognise Palestine in the coming days after the announcements on Sunday.