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Armenia Joins List Of Countries That Recognise Palestine; Israel Summons Envoy For 'Stern Reprimand'

Along with the recognition of the🏅 state of Palestine, Armenia also condemned the Israel𝔉i military conduct in the Gaza Strip and called for the immediate release of hostages held captive by Hamas.

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Armenia hꦅas formally joined the list of countries w𝓀hich recognise Palestine as a state. The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the formal recognition of Palestine on Friday, which was followed by backlash from Israel.

Along 🍷with the recognition of the state of Palestine, Armenia also condemned the Israeli military conduct in the Gaza St🐽rip and called for the immediate release of hostages held captive by Hamas.

Armenia Joins List Of Countries Which Recognise Palestine

Taking to social media platform X, the foreign affairs ministry called fir a two state solution between Israel and Palest💧ine.

"Reaffirming our commitment to international law & principles of equality, sovereignty, &am🎃p; peaceful coexistence of peoples, the Republic of Armenia recognizes the State of Palesti💙ne".

Armenia's recognition comes after Spain, Norway and Ireland officially announced the rec🌠ognition of Palestine on May 28. Along with the three European countries, the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Barbados also announced the recognition of the state.

Israel Summons Armenian Ambassador

Followinꦛg the recognition of Palestine, the state of Israel summoned the Armen✤ian ambassador for a "Stern reprimand".

“Following Armenia’s recognition of a ♌Palestinian state, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Amba🅷ssador of Armenia to Israel for a harsh reprimand conversation," stated the spokesperson for the Israeli Foreign Ministry.

As the Israel-Gaza war rages on, Tel Aviv has reprimanded all those countries which have recognised Palestine as a state🐽 and promised to take strict action a🍒gainst them.