Israel recalls envoys from Ireland, Norway over decision to recognize state of Palestine

Israel will not remain silent and there will be further severe consequences, foreign minister says

By Ahmed Asmar

ANKARA (AA) - Israel on Wednesday recalled its ambassadors from Ireland and Norway over their decision to recognize the state of Palestine.

"I have instructed the immediate recall of Israel’s ambassadors to Ireland and Norway for consultations in light of these countries' decisions to recognize a Palestinian state," Foreign Minister Israel Katz said in a statement.

"I’m sending a clear and unequivocal message to Ireland and Norway: Israel will not remain silent in the face of those undermining its sovereignty and endangering its security."

He said Israel will not remain silent and there will be further severe consequences, adding: "The Irish-Norwegian folly does not deter us; we are determined to achieve our goals: restoring security to our citizens, dismantling Hamas, and bringing the hostages home. There are no more just causes than these."

Ireland, Norway and Spain have decided to recognize Palestine as a separate state.

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