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Related: About this forumIsrael's former ambassador to Sweden says Europe situation 'grim'
Ahead of Sweden ambassador's reprimand meeting on Palestinian declaration, former Israeli envoy to Stockholm Zvi Mazel says 'Sweden is swaying the European position against us'.Atila Somfalvi
Published: 10.05.14,
Former Israeli ambassador to Sweden Zvi Mazel told Ynet that the Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven's declared intention to recognize Palestine as a state may provoke a hostile international reaction against Israel.
"Sweden has influence in the world. The announcement will turn the atmosphere against us, but I don't believe France, England and Germany will join in," Mazel said.
Ahead of the Foreign ministry's reprimand meeting with the Swedish ambassador on monday, Mazel added: "The truth must be said our situation in Europe is grim."
Some European countries had previously recognized Palestine in their iteration as communist nations when they were ordered to by the Soviet Union. Those countries include Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Bulgaria, which recognized Palestine's national aspirations before joining the European Union.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4577866,00.html
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Israel's former ambassador to Sweden says Europe situation 'grim' (Original Post)
Jefferson23
Oct 2014
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oberliner
(58,724 posts)1. China and India may step into the vacuum
If the EU does indeed curb its trade with Israel over this issue.
Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)2. Well, neither state is known for respecting human rights
It's telling that recognition of Palestine is seen as "grim" for Israel. How's that dedication to two states going?
oberliner
(58,724 posts)3. Very true
Of course neither are the main supporters of the Palestinian leadership in Gaza, but it's hard to turn down billions of dollars.
It is definitely telling that some Israeli analysts see Sweden's decision as being grim for Israel. Dedication to the two state solution is not going well. Definitely fighting an uphill battle.