Mariana Mortágua, the coordinator of the Left Bloc, advocated on Wednesday for the “recognition [of the State of Palestine] and immediate sanctions against Israel” after Portugal signed a joint declaration with 15 countries in favor of recognizing the State of Palestine.
“The Portuguese government signs a declaration stating that the recognition of the State of Palestine is essential, but it does not recognize it. When Israel condemns thousands of children to death by starvation, what is it waiting for? Trump’s orders? Immediate recognition and sanctions against Israel,” she wrote on the social network X (formerly Twitter).
On Wednesday, Portugal admitted to considering recognizing the State of Palestine and committed to working on the “next day” in Gaza, as stated in a declaration signed by 15 countries at a United Nations conference on the two-state solution.
Representing Europe, Andorra, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, and Spain signed the declaration. Among these countries, Spain, Ireland, Norway, and Slovenia recognized the Palestinian state last year.
O @govpt assina uma declaração que diz que o reconhecimento do Estado da Palestina é essencial, mas não o reconhece. Quando Israel condena milhares de crianças à morte pela fome, pelo que esperam? Ordens de Trump? Reconhecimento e sanções imediatas contra Israel.
— mariana mortágua (@MRMortagua) July 30, 2025
Portugal admits to recognizing the State of Palestine and declares its commitment to working on the “next day” in Gaza, as per a joint declaration signed at the end of the United Nations conference on the two-state solution.
Lusa | 09:01 – 30/07/2025
On Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated his intention to recognize the State of Palestine in September, arguing for a policy change to preserve the hope of a two-state solution.
Canada intends to recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September, announced today by Prime Minister Mark Carney, emphasizing the need for a policy shift to preserve the hope of a two-state solution.
Lusa | 22:47 – 30/07/2025
It should also be noted that on Tuesday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the United Kingdom would recognize the State of Palestine in September if the Israeli government does not take measures to end the “dire situation” in the Middle East.
The UK Prime Minister stated he would recognize the State of Palestine in September if Israel does not take measures to “end the dire situation in Gaza” and “reach a ceasefire.”
Márcia Guímaro Rodrigues | 17:15 – 29/07/2025
These words attracted criticism from former British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari, arguing that the UK’s decision will not “promote peace” and risks “rewarding terrorism.”
Emily Damari, a former British-Israeli hostage of Hamas, criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision to state that he would recognize the State of Palestine in September, expressing her “sadness” over the decision and warning that the country “risks rewarding terrorism.”
Notícias ao Minuto | 22:54 – 30/07/2025
Last Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron revealed that France would also recognize the State of Palestine in September.
It is noted that Israel opposes the international recognition of the Palestinian state, and the current government has threatened to annex West Bank territories if powers like the UK and France proceed with such recognition.
Among European countries, Slovenia, Spain, Ireland, and Norway led the way in recognizing the Palestinian state in 2024.
In a “joint statement” released in May, these four countries called for worldwide recognition and advocated for Palestine’s entry into the United Nations as a full member, along with support for an agreement between the parties, with mutual recognition between Palestine and Israel.
