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Published 9 years ago by TentativePrince with 3 Comments
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9 years ago 3

Sweden recognizes state of Palestine

The Swedish government has officially decided to recognize Palestine, with the move announced in a speech by the country's new Foreign Minister Margot Wallström.

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  • canuck
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    Does this really change anything?

    9 years ago
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    • grandsalami
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      I doubt it, at least not any time soon. Who knows who will also follow suit.

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    • drunkenninja
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      "The decision of the Swedish government to recognise a Palestinian state is a deplorable decision which only strengthens extremist elements and Palestinian rejectionism," Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said in a statement.

      Nope, if anything it creates an even more difficult situation without any benefit to anyone.

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