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Sunday, January 22, 2012

Thailand officially recognizes Palestine


Thai foreign ministry says informed Palestinian delegation, UN member states it has given recognition to Palestine
Associated Press
 
Published: 01.20.12, 07:25 / Israel News
Thailand says it has recognized Palestine as an independent state.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Thani Thongphakdi said Friday that Thailand has informed the Palestinian delegation and all member states at the United Nations in New York that it "has given recognition to the state of Palestine."


פשיטת המשטרה על המפעל שבו נמצאו חומרים להכנת חומר נפץ (צילום: רויטרס)
Thai police raid explosives production factory (Photo: Reuters)

The move comes as Palestine pushes for full membership at the UN, a bid Washington opposes because it says a political settlement with Israel must be reached first.

Thailand has friendly ties with Israel and is a major tourist destination for Israeli travelers.

Thai officials have expressed concern that the recent arrest of a Lebanese man allegedly linked to Hezbollah and plotting an attack in Bangkok could hurt ties with Middle Eastern countries.
  

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4178291,00.html

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