Palestine Welcomes Growing International Recognition, Calls for Swedish, EU Support
Palestinian officials have welcomed the growing international recognition of Palestine as a state. They have called on Sweden and the EU to boost support for Palestinian authorities and resume aid to UNRWA. The Social Democratic Party in Sweden has urged the government to increase support for Palestinian autonomy and reconsider trade agreements with Israel.
The Palestinian leadership has praised the recent recognition of Palestine by several countries. However, they have also criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing government for obstructing this recognition.
The Swedish Social Democratic Party has been vocal in its support for Palestine. Its leader, Magdalena Andersson, and foreign policy spokesman, Morgan Johansson, have requested the Swedish government to enhance aid to Palestinian autonomy and review trade agreements with Israel. They have suggested introducing a 'national law against trade of goods and services from settlers on occupied land'. Furthermore, they have proposed freezing trade agreements with Israel and imposing sanctions on extreme settlers and ministers.
Palestinian officials have expressed gratitude for the international recognition of their state. They have urged Sweden and the EU to increase support for Palestinian authorities and resume aid to UNRWA. The Swedish Social Democratic Party has called for enhanced support to Palestinian autonomy and a review of trade agreements with Israel.
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