Palestinian ambassador to Ireland praises country for taking brave step

The Palestinian ambassador to Ireland, Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid, thanked the Irish government for its formal recognition of the state of Palestine. 

“I think it’s the time, it’s not just symbolic; it’s a recognition of our rights, of 13 million people, of Palestinian people to self-determination, and to live in peace and security in a sovereign state. That acknowledgment of recognition is highly welcomed by the Palestinian leadership. And, of course by all the Palestinians," said Abdalmajid speaking to RTE radio’s Morning Ireland. 

“What’s going on in Gaza at the minute and in the West Bank needs the international community to take action. This action, the recognition of the rights of the Palestinians ... gives hope to the Palestinians, that they are seen, they are heard. They are not alone, and the international community believes in their rights, to live in peace and security in their sovereign state," she added.