Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin announced in the Dáil that Ireland is set to officially recognize the State of Palestine soon.
This declaration came during a discussion on Tuesday evening regarding the new Cabinet’s appointment after Simon Harris was elected Taoiseach.
Martin expressed that the strategy of postponing recognition is no longer sustainable or believable.
He revealed that he had engaged in talks regarding this recognition with nations participating in peace efforts in Gaza, stating his plan to propose formal recognition to the Government once these international discussions conclude. Martin assured that the recognition of Palestine is imminent.
It is believed that Ireland, along with certain other EU countries, will declare their formal recognition of Palestine following the commencement of a peace initiative, anticipated to occur in the next few weeks.
While hesitant to specify a date, sources indicated it would happen “sooner rather than later,” suggesting a timeline of weeks instead of months.
Martin highlighted his continuous dialogue over the past six months with ministers from other countries on how collectively recognizing Palestinian statehood could spur assistance for the inhabitants of Gaza and the West Bank and advance an Arab-led peace initiative.
He noted that the degradation of the Oslo Accords, which originally aimed for a two-state solution post-final agreement, has rendered the approach unviable.
Martin also discussed his conversations with regional figures working on peace initiatives and the ongoing intensive coordination with other nations.
Additionally, he condemned the acts he believes constitute war crimes against the Gazan populace and criticized the opposition’s belief in the efficacy of angry speeches and unilateral actions.
Instead, he advocated for the effectiveness of building international alliances through direct diplomacy to significantly aid the Palestinian cause.
