Malta to recognize state of Palestine in September – Middle East Monitor

Malta will recognize the state of Palestine during the UN General Assembly in September, the country’s Prime Minister Robert Abela announced, Anadolu reports.

“Our country’s position reflects our commitment to finding a solution in favor of lasting peace in the Middle East,” Abela said in a Facebook post on Tuesday evening.

Abela’s announcement came just hours after a similar declaration by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and days after France revealed…