Posted on 05/21/2024 1:40:29 PM PDT by Olog-hai
The Israeli foreign ministry has posted a video message directed at Ireland, which claims that if the Irish Government recognizes the State of Palestine, it will be encouraging terrorism.
The headline states: “Recognizing a Palestinian state will lead to more terrorism, instability in the region and jeopardize any prospects for peace. Don’t be a pawn in the hands of Hamas.”
In the 35-second video, the script declares: “Ireland: The possibility of recognizing a Palestinian state risks turning you into a pawn of Iran and Hamas.”
It continues: “Such a move will only strengthen Hamas and weaken an already dysfunctional Palestinian Authority. The fact that Hamas leaders are thanking you should serve as a wake-up call.”
The video concludes by saying: “Your actions will only fuel extremism and instability. Progress can only be achieved by direct negotiations within a wider regional context. Don’t be pawns in the hands of Hamas. Say no to recognition.”
A spokesman for the Irish Government said: “We have been very clear. Hamas is not the Palestinian people. Hamas is a terrorist organization that we utterly condemn. Ireland will recognize the state of Palestine shortly in order to keep the two-state peace solution alive. We continue to see a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and again call for a ceasefire, the release of hostages and for aid to flow.” …
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I don't care about Ireland, except to the extent someone like you is bothered by a flag on my homepage and makes a reckless leap of logic. Did you make similar wrong leaps of while you were on patrol? Have you reported this growing irrationality to the department?
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