Rangele said that this decision was unanimously made by all parties of the National Assembly and it is responsible for the consistent line of the foreign policy of Portugal, which supports the decision about the two states as a way to the world.
However, he noted that the recognition of Palestine does not allow the humanitarian catastrophe in the gas sector and does not relieve responsibility from terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023 to Israel. The minister noted the need for urgent ceasefire and the release of hostages, among whom there are citizens of Portugal.
Rangeus also repeated the support of Israel's right to existence and security and allocated friendly relations between the Portuguese and Israeli peoples.
“The recognition of the state of Palestine corresponds to the implementation of the fundamental, consistent and consensus line of the foreign policy of Portugal. […] We urge to open a ray of light for the world. It's time to take the necessary steps to establish peace, ”the official said.
On the same day, the state of Palestine recognized Canada, Australia and Great Britain. After that The Minister of National Security of Israel Itamar Ben-Gvir called the Palestinian authorities “terrorist” and threatened them with “defeat.”
Context
The creation of two independent states – Israel and Palestine – on the site of the historical region of Palestine provides for the resolution of the 1947 UN General Assembly. However, this plan was never implemented. Palestine, partially controlled by Israel, announced independence in 1988.
After the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which began from the GAZ sector, Israel began attacks against the group. Treasure actions in the gas sector are accompanied by large -scale bombing, as a result of which tens of thousands of people died.
Against this background, the leadership of Israel was criticized by many Western countries for indistinct strikes. On May 22, 2024, Norway, Ireland and Spain recognized Palestine, and in 2025 the leaders of France announced this about the intention to do this, Canada, Australia And Belgium.
