Norwegian FM justifies Palestinian state recognition amidst escalating violence
The governments of Ireland, Norway, and Spain have collectively announced their intention to formally recognise an independent Palestinian state from the 28th of this month, with Slovenia and Malta potentially joining the initiative. In an interview with Al Jazeera from Oslo, Norway's Foreign Minister, Espen Barth Eide, elucidated that the decision stemmed from a conviction that it was morally just, acknowledging the Palestinian people's right to self-determination. Eide underscored the absence of meaningful negotiations and the escalating violence in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank as key factors influencing the decision. This recognition signifies a commitment to peaceful, nonviolent solutions and the two-state resolution, aligning with international partners and the Arab Peace Initiative. While symbolic, it forms part of a broader effort to address the protracted Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Norway acknowledges that recognition alone will not resolve complex issues such as borders, security, refugees, and Jerusalem's status. It forms part of a multifaceted approach that includes normalisation with Arab states, peace guarantees for Israel, and bolstering the Palestinian authority. Norway refrains from exporting weapons to Israel and advises against commercial dealings with occupied territories. While diplomatic responses, including potential sanctions from Israel, are anticipated, Norway remains dedicated to dialogue. The United States maintains that Palestinian statehood should be achieved through negotiations, a stance shared by Norway, albeit with the belief that recognition now rebalances negotiation positions. Ending the Gaza conflict necessitates immediate efforts towards a ceasefire and humanitarian relief, with recognition contributing to long-term political solutions.
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Thanks, Thanks, Thanks Ireland, Spain & Norway. You are always good souls to me ❤️❤️❤️🇳🇴🇮🇪🇪🇸🇵🇸❤️❤️❤️
@orientalgirl8926
28 күн бұрын
and now we need a neutral troop going in there and protect and install a palestinian state.
@orientalgirl8926
28 күн бұрын
we cannot leave it to israel wether there is a palestine. and who is israel to act like palestinians is their property? its outrageous!
@orientalgirl8926
28 күн бұрын
it shouldnt be allowed that israel decides about a palestine or not!
@Exile-exe
28 күн бұрын
Yes thank the western countries stupid enough to be taken over by Islam. And then act all surprised when they acknowledge a place that does not, nor ever has, existed. What a marvel!
Thank you for all 3 countries for standing with justi ce.
I went from a fervent supporter of America before 2016. To a person utterly disgusted with this country. I came to America as a refugee from Iran. It was a big improvement. My issue is the propaganda of “America is the greatest country on earth.” That’s obviously not true. When a country allows legally bribery of politicians. Allows corporate interests to rule over its people. Is allowing this war to continue, and so much more. Norway IS the greatest country on earth. Look it up if you don’t believe me.
@JohnSmith-ux3tt
28 күн бұрын
When are you leaving and where are you moving to?
@youtubeyoutube936
28 күн бұрын
Ejk. I’m not an American but wonder how will you go back to Iran? Are there direct flights?
@thenorseman2804
28 күн бұрын
You are right. The US is a corrupt and morally rotten country with a right wing that is becoming more and more fascist. Probably the stupidest population on the planet.
@jankaufmann4305
28 күн бұрын
The discussion in this war is absurd. First. Israel acted selflessly to live in peace with the Palestinians in Gaza. It was more than a decade ago when Israel itself relocated thousands of individuals living in Gaza with lethal force from their homes to follow the agreement, which obligated the Palestinians in return to stop any kind of aggression towards Israel. The Palestinians had the chance to build a safe, functional, and prosperous livelihood. But the first thing the Palestinians did in return was to elect a government that enshrined the goal of destroying Israel in their constitution. The elected government followed through with its promise. Since its founding, thousands of rockets have flown into Israel. Dozens of civilians died in terrorist attacks. Millions of aid funds - intended for civilian purpose - were misused to build rockets, tunnels, and other nonsense. The crimes committed on October 7th like raping women, killing children, or kidnapping a baby, was Humus has been doing for years. Secondly. Israel behaved more humanely in this conflict than any other conceivable party in any imaginable conflict. It allowed Palestinians to work in Israel, receive medical care or even migrate into their country. During war, they warn civilians where their military is operating. They admit collateral damage and apologize for it. They saved Sinwar’s life giving him a lethal brain surgery. They treated the daughter of Haniyyas daughter for her complex disease in Israel. While Humus was building rockets and tunnels with all the foreign aid, Israel supplied their civilians with free water and electricity. The situation is clear. In no other conflict the responsibility for the suffering has been so one sided and clear - in no other conflict have the perpetrators been held accountable so weakly. People with voice and power who claim to reject war have the duty to unequivocally name the culprit of this war and do everything in their power to eliminate them. Everything else is responsibility for the resulting suffering and will extend it.
@frankbandera6591
28 күн бұрын
You must've missed out on the whole War on Terrorism. Hamas is a designated terrorist group in the US
Thank you Norway
Norway is one of the few, if not only, countries who are not being hypocrites
Palestinian statehood will mean everything is done in a more formalised way, according to a specific set of laws. Without statehood there is no identity and no guiding principles to establish a sustainable society. People are being robbed of the type of livelihoods most on earth enjoy because of functioning systems. Excluding Palestine from world bodies places them in a state of uncontrolled chaos. Being born in Palestine isn't a crime so why must people be punished? Many will hang their heads in shame.
@Exile-exe
28 күн бұрын
You need to understand a single fact clearly and concisely…. There has never been and still is not any existence of a state or place called “Palestine”. So stop saying it. Does not exist. Never has.
@happytape307
28 күн бұрын
@@Exile-exe There was also never a truly democratic republic (with the most advanced constitution in the world) in South Africa until apartheid ended in 1994. You learn from past mistakes, make reparations, and give peace a chance. I hope returning the favour of a clear and concise response sits well with you.
@Exile-exe
28 күн бұрын
@@happytape307 there’s nothing to end in Gaza (except a terror organization called “Ha.mas”). It was never their land. They never had a presence throughout history in that location. And your excuse of “until” means it still does not exist. You have no argument here. There is no such place nor ever has been, called Palestine. Doesn’t exist. Stop pretending it does. Be correct. Not “right”.
@happytape307
28 күн бұрын
@@Exile-exe 143 Countries recognize the state of Palestine vs 9 who don't: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States + Israel. Seems like it's getting closer & closer to a unanimous decision.
@Exile-exe
28 күн бұрын
@@happytape307 individual nations can recognize entities for their own purposes. But officially? No such place or state called Palestine. it will never be recognized by the UN. The US will never be OK with a terror state access to official UN membership. Keep hoping. Does not exist. Thanks
Thank God there are some moral leaders out there!❤❤
@fadhilm.c.6420
28 күн бұрын
I swear.. I thought none were left
@user-dg1ho4tj2g
28 күн бұрын
what moral leadrs are you talking about? Spain and Ireland want Gibraltar and Northern Ireland back following suit (this silly Palestinian statehood)
@fadhilm.c.6420
28 күн бұрын
@@user-dg1ho4tj2g bot
Bra gjort Norge!
@Wonders-of-Mother-Africa
28 күн бұрын
👏👏 Verkligen!!
It is still a disgrace that so many EU countries not recognising the Palestinia State.
@Exile-exe
28 күн бұрын
It’s even more of a disgrace that you attempt to shame nations for not recognizing a place that does not exist nor ever has in all of history. Fact!
@Exile-exe
24 күн бұрын
No such place exists.
Thank You/ Shukran to Spain Norway Ireland 🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻🌿♥️ Cape Town
thx spain , ireland and norway... moral does excist still in th west...
@bekoroksinus
27 күн бұрын
@@newphaze-gz2kf at the end there will be written spain and ireland signed as nations on the documet ;)
@bekoroksinus
27 күн бұрын
@@newphaze-gz2kf wtf !!! your ignorant didnt you get the point!! in what times we live.. thanking others for staying for humanity and justice...its actually sad but its important .. as human beings with morals and a sense for rightousness. we cant ignore that all and have to stay together and also to support each other even just to say a thank to things what should be normal to do..without to thank for thAT... i mean didnt you really get this whole picture?? if really no then go and educate yourself in histoy and poltics and geo-politics.. how the usa and israel and some other countries throwing away all morals and implefying hypocrisy, immorality and doulble standards.. for all of us the same or nothing.. we as human have to stay together and support eachother in times of inhunanity and immorality...
Simple anyone living in the 1967 borders of the Palestine side in reality or living in the Palestinian state.
The ONLY SOLUTION! Just because I'm American doesnt mean im a sheep, and just blindly support my own terrible government. Much love and PEACE from usa
The world is waking up and it's gonna be great.
We will make peace in the world 🌍 recognised Palestine۔۔۔۔
@corynelson8912
28 күн бұрын
Haha, that is funny
@Exile-exe
28 күн бұрын
No such place exists or has ever existed. You’re wanting to recognize a delusion.
@fuckyzeit
28 күн бұрын
@@Exile-exe the old testament has many delusional statements Does that mean the foundation of I$rael is delusional?
@Prottoy711
28 күн бұрын
These aren't recognizing a non existent entity. There's palestine whether you like it or not. Get over it @@Exile-exe
@Exile-exe
28 күн бұрын
@@Prottoy711 you’re welcome to think so, that is your prerogative. But it in no way makes it fact. Historically, and factually, there IS NO such place. Never existed. It is a 20th century term invented by the British when they controlled the area. Does not exist. No matter how much you kick and scream? Fantasy. Thanks.
I like friends who tell me when I'm making a mistake or doing something bad instead of encouraging the self-destructive behaviour
We must not be silent while witnessing injustice. Honor to Palestine! Honor to everyone who supports Palestine!
@JackFieldBand
28 күн бұрын
You touched our daughters in October 7th - big mistake 🇮🇱💪
@JawboneDonky
28 күн бұрын
Zahir Muhsein was a Palestinian leader of the pro-Syria As-Sa'iqa Ba'athist faction of the Palestine Liberation Organization between 1971 and 1979. In an interview with Trouw Magazine, 31. March 1977 he stated....."The Palestinian people do not exist. The creation of a Palestinian state is only a means for continuing our struggle against the state of Israel for our Arab unity. In reality today there is no difference between Jordanians, Palestinians, Syrians and Lebanese. Only for political and tactical reasons do we speak today about the existence of a Palestinian people, since Arab national interests demand that we posit the existence of a distinct "Palestinian people" to oppose Zionism. Yes, the existence of a separate Palestinian identity exists only for tactical reasons. The establishment of a Palestinian state is a new tool to continue the fight against Israel and for Arab unity......
@jankaufmann4305
28 күн бұрын
As an european I'm against this. Islam is causing many problems in Europe. Look at Sweden or Londostan. What Israel is dealing with is the same. We need to support them. Otherwise we are next.
@zak-zr1xn
28 күн бұрын
@@JawboneDonky did you read the history how Israel was established ?
@shabeer110
28 күн бұрын
@JawboneDonky tired of pisreli propaganda..... Each and every conflict u guys come with a lie.... Try something different. ..
Glad to see some people finally standing up.
Unlike the United States of America 🇺🇸 The United Kingdom of Great Britain 🇬🇧 Germany 🇩🇪 Norway does not export weapons to Israel 🇮🇱 🇳🇴 Norge recognizes Palestine as a free and independent state on God’s Earth with its unalienable right to self-determination 🇵🇸
We welcome and very very thanks to Ireland ،Spain ،Norway ۔۔۔۔islamic 🌍 World are with you ۔۔۔۔some other countries are welcoming to recognise Palestine as country 🎉❤۔۔۔۔
WHY NOT DISMISS THE BALFOUR DECLARATION ....
@gabriellazar4133
28 күн бұрын
Criminal declaration
Im so proud to be Norwegian!🎉🎉
So easy to do when you are far away and not the one living next to a genocidal neighbour
Que outros países tenham coragem para fazer o mesmo, senão essa guerra tomará dimensões incontroláveis.
I'm not used to having a governmental representative answer questions with the whole truth.
@truthseeker7612
28 күн бұрын
My thoughts exactly. This interview was informative, concise and honest. Sunak should take lessons from this man. Our journalists never ask the right questions or challenge nonsense answers. This was a great interview.
@utopiandystopia1383
28 күн бұрын
Norway is an actual functional democracy is why
Symbolic, but what will it achieve? Cleanses the consciences of the politicians, but what will it acheive??
US might get upset 😂😂
Ireland, Norway and Spain are doing in the Godliest and most honest way for humanity. Thank you very much for this goodness. May GOD bless !
Support humanity ❤
thank you sooo sooooo soooooooo much Ireland,Norway and spain for your support. May ALLAH bless Ireland,Norway and Spain.
Thanks Ireland, Spain and Norway for standing-up for the rule of international law and respect of human rights, equality and dignity
4:04 "We are ready to play that card". It seems as if the Nations are starting to realize that they need to create another state to put a "check" on Israel!
It’s really telling that the simple recognition of a Palestinian people drives the Israeli government mad with anger.
@Exile-exe
28 күн бұрын
There are no Palestinian people because there is no such place as Palestine. Not now, not ever in all of history. It’s a 20th century invention that has no basis in reality.
@VyoMoD
28 күн бұрын
not really, they will probably get the same deal that arabs refused in 1948.
@vickytheodorides
25 күн бұрын
Right now so called Palestinians are mad with anger!!! And defeat!!!!
@Exile-exe
24 күн бұрын
Your ridiculous. Israel has offered statehood to “Palestine” 7 times prior. And they refused every single time. They could care less unless it leads to peace. And know this. There is no such thing as a place called Palestine. It has never existed and still does not exist today. It is a 20 century term invented by the British for the area, for when they were in control of it. You can’t have a people from a place that does not exist. And that is Palestine. As real as Narnia and Hogwarts. They are gazans…and that’s all they are and can be, unless formal acceptance by the world body is issued. Which it has not been…
@Bearbun38
24 күн бұрын
@@Exile-exe Thank you for proving my point
33 countries in Europe only three countries who have pain for the other human beings
@Wonders-of-Mother-Africa
28 күн бұрын
Sweden did that 2014! Now its 4
@shabeer110
28 күн бұрын
Others are zionist slave's
Slovenia, Norway, Spain and Must inspire other countries to follow their example!
🇳🇴 🇪🇸 🇮🇪 pure hearts and beautiful souls!
Response to the White House Was their negotiations for the existence of the state of Israel no. No there wasn’t. This talking point is merely to forestall
Thank you the only civilized West!
THANK YOU for JUSTICE in PEACE for ALL INNOCENT again Thank you 🌹
Thank you Those countries.
Good afternoon Mr Barthe Eide❤️🇳🇴🇪🇸🇮🇪🇸🇮🇲🇹🦾😇👋
She didn't mention the kidnapped hostages at all in her list of outstanding issues. They do actually exist , and are still kidnapped hostages , incredible as it may seem to some people.
@gabriellazar4133
28 күн бұрын
She doesn't need to mention
BRING PEACE make it a TWO STATE NOW with FULL MEMBERSHIP NOW Thank you 🌹
I know where I will go on vacation and spend my money. ❤❤❤ Beautiful countries in every way.
Thank you all those stand up for justice.
Meanwhile…
its important for the EUROPEAN nations who are recognizing palestine statehood, to also at this time provide supports for the ICC. its part of the momentum. this is vital. im so amazed if malta would also recognize palestine. that would be beautiful. i hope the pope in particular could also show support. as for the FINAL MAP, i really urge for palestine to adopt the "J" shaped map. its not about the "letter" shape, this is about CONNECTING THE GAZA WITH WEST BANK through the southern region of negev. palestine must demand for that southern part of negev(south of beersheba, beersheba must stay part of the aprtheid state) to connect gaza to west bank.
The US has a AGREEMENT with UNITED NATIONS Thank you 🌹
What a treat to hear this intelligent politician who answers questions and talks with intelligence! We want that in canada!
Note: they also said they want hamas out. "Demobilisation of hamas", he said.
NORWAY IS AWESOME!
The truth behind all claims is power over a region that is of utmost importance... The oil reserves, the Suez canal, even the drugs produced in that region are a factor not to be underestimated, yet the oil... still and always the oil... And for whom? Not for governements, not for countries, not for the people but for the super rich that produce arms, that suck oil from other countries, we are talking about people owning corporations that gain billions with war, with conflicts, with soaring prices of ny goods they sell. The US citizens pay an egregious ammount of money for the politicians to transfer their tax dollars to the ultra rich corporations of the military industrial complex (aka the US military budget, which is absurd in it's numbers). Mobsters with the sole purpose to enrich even more themselves. They say they are protecting the common people, they speak of fears just to fuel their greed. They are psycopaths with no love for the human kind, they just want to be ultra rich, ultra powerfull, and they want to be in the shades, having politicians doing their dirty job... They have the politicians in their pockets, they seek more and more. Sick people, let free by a sick system that allows them to thrive. This needs to end, otherwise man kind is in jeoperdy, a world without rules is a jungle where no human development can thrive. Where destruction is the main word and the moral values of kindness are obliterated. We the common healthy minded people need a different way of rule. Peace and understanding, peace and cooperation, peace and the fufillment of human basic needs (something that even in the USA is lacking right now). Capitalism is a desease where the individual seek it's profit regardless of the common good. This is so obvious that... ironnically... many can't see. Wake up people, let your fear be solely the fear of the people that fuels that fear, because those are the real dangerous people, the one's that want to keep you in fear so they can profit with arms, and defense when all you need is education, health, a good job and a calm life with your loved one's.
NATHANYAHU NEVER had good INTENTIONS for ANYONE STOP it NOW Thank you 🌹
Respect and Thank You To you three Honorable Integral Nations - Ireland, Norway and Spain May you be the Initiators and Forerunners for many more Countries
❤🎉❤❤❤ Ya Allah kurniakan kami kesihatan yang baik, rezeki yang mewah, dan ilmu yang ber manfaat. Kurniakan kami juga kebaikan di dunia and juga di akhirat, serta peliharakanlah kami semua daripada azab kubur serta seksa api neraka. Aamiin aamiin Ya Rabbal'alamiin.❤❤
Thnks Ireland, Norway and Spain for the recognition of palistinians statehood
Seriously proud of Norway at this point
Great new's thank's to all three countrie's hope other's will follow to bring peace and to free the oppressed. ❤❤❤👍👍👍
The God of the universe & all people of the world are with the people of Palestine😢😢..
These country make a history in peace process 💓👌 thanks alot ireland 🇮🇪 spain 🇪🇸 and Norway 🇳🇴 God bless U and Ur country 💓
Thank you Norway Spaini Ireland for recognizing for Palestinian people ❤👏👏👏👏
Any Isnotreal crying here😂😂
Thanks for side of truth
Bravo Comrade Ireland, Spain and Norway. Thank you for your strong support to Palestinian.
Tanks Norway for solidarity
I think that issues is in the un framework with support of arab country for peace and stability and security with icj..in long run it should be welldone
One day my Palestinian brothers and sisters shall be free again. Palestinian are human , please treat them with dignity and respect. With luv from Republic of South. Thank You Spain ,Ireland & Norway
Alhamdulillah thank you for three countries
@proudtobeaninfidelkafirand7471
28 күн бұрын
And what is Pakis take? Take money from CIA and bomb Iran?
i.very much to forwign minister of norway
God bless this nations and their politicians loads of respect to them
Way to go❤❤❤
Thank you Spain,Ireland and Norway 🎉history will remember you for your humanity
Thankyou finally showing leadership not a follower and NO THANKYOU USA,UK,GERMANY ITALY🤑
yesss!
aljazeera why don't you mention the babies heads that were cut off ?????? why don't you mention the babies that were put in the oven ??? october 7th
😭😭😭🙏
All country wants to accept Palestine but only 3 countries UK USA and Israel is bigger problems
@jasminapoturak1964
28 күн бұрын
I am from eastern Europe and I remember my grandparents always saying: UK and USA two biggest evils on our planet. As a kid I did not understand the politics that much…They are not alive for long time now but I think about them and their words on a daily basis. When I was a kid they also talked to me a lot about previous massacres in Palestine starting 1948. I remember a horror in their eyes while watching the news about wars in the Middle East and them keep saying: This evilness would not be possible if the biggest evil USA would not exist. My dear grandparents, you should be happy that you are not alive anymore and you do not have to witness the biggest massacres and war crimes in the modern history. What we are witnessing now in the year of 2024 is beyond any horror we could possibly imagine. This causes pain to body and soul of every decent person in this world. And it is going for 8 months already. I pray for God every night to keep my mental health because it is so hard for normal people to cope with all this man made evilness. This is insanely disgusting.
Thank you Norway ❤
Thank you for showing the way
Now Norway is anti semetic 😂😂😂
@JackFieldBand
28 күн бұрын
Norway is Quisling, it has always been anti-Semitic.
It's called democracy you dont have to justify it
The SameTerrorist..
There is a Spanish saying...perro que ladra, no muerde. A barking dog doesn't bite...and under present circumstances, israel is barking a lot just to intimidate us.
Those same countries were neutral countries during world war 2! And Ireland was the first country for condolences when Hitler's death
David 921 BC killed Goliath, Jalut Palestine King, and occupied Palestine. Palestinian people and Nebuchadnezzar destroyed Solomon kingdom and liberated Palestine 600 BC . The British mandate 1921 and the Haganah forces committed injustices against Palestinian people for 27 years. The British army left Palestine 1948 after the UN 1948 approved the occupation of Palestine.
"Justifies", why does he need to Justify a law passed decades ago by the UN that was never put into action by the US and Israel.
Thanks to all those 3 countries god bless you, your the real human being
Thanks these three Great nations
FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸
SHAME ON YOU NORWAY!!!!!
The Palestinian people were offered a state 3 times & was rejected then they voted Hammas to rule Gaza. All along there telling the international community from the river to the sea meaning the distruction of Israel.
God Bless Pedro Sanchez and the Spanish people.
Bravo and Congrats Spain, Norway and Ireland
Ireland, Spain & Norway are Three Brave Countries; The US:UK:Israel alliance will threaten & punish them.
EU VALUES???😅😊
You can accept whatever you want.. Isreal may not give up their Land..in europe every one can start their own country.. For example split of eugoslavia.. But its not same at other part of the world.
Proud to be Norwegian! Free Palestine! 🇵🇸 🍉
Thanks Norway for the recognition of Palestinian.
Thank you Ireland, Norway and Spain, tomorrow you recognize Palestine! Yes, it is the RIGHT thing to do!!! Gromyko was saying that already decades ago.
Proud to be of Irish descent, tiocfaidh ár lá🇮🇪🇵🇸