EU Recognises Palestinian Diplomatic Status at Highest Level Amid Shift in Policy on Israel

BRUSSELS / PNN / 

In a historic diplomatic milestone, Dr Amal Jado Shakaa, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union, formally presented her credentials to European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

The official handover ceremony took place Wednesday afternoon at the Europa building, the headquarters of the European Council in Brussels. Held at 5 p.m., the ceremony was…