Valletta (TDI): Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela announced on Sunday that Malta will formally recognize the State of Palestine next month.
The announcement came during a political event in which Abela highlighted local and global matters, with a special focus on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Abele, referring to Israel’s relentless bombardment of Gaza that has claimed over 54,000 lives, mostly women and children, stated, “We cannot close our eyes to this human tragedy that is worsening day by day.”
Abela stated the move is a moral responsibility and that Palestine will be recognized after a conference on June 20.
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The prime minister expressed shock over the tragic killings of nine children of Palestinian pediatrician Dr. Alaa Al-Najjar, whose home was bombed by Israeli forces in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on Saturday.
The attack critically injured her husband, also a doctor, leaving only one of their children alive to mourn the loss.
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Abela said that they are ready to welcome Dr. Alaa Al-Najjar and her family to Malta.
Farkhund Yousafzai is an Associate Editor at The Diplomatic Insight.
