Irish Foreign Minister Michael Martin announced that his country is working with Spain and other European countries, in coordination with Jordan, to recognize the State of Palestine. In a joint press conference with his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Al-Safadi, in the capital Amman, Martin stated: "We are working with countries that share our views in the European Union to recognize a Palestinian state," emphasizing that "a ceasefire must be implemented immediately in Gaza and aid must be allowed to enter without hindrance." He affirmed, "We believe in the rights of Palestinians to self-determination and securing their future within a state of their own," warning that "the situation is very dangerous in the West Bank and that de-escalation must happen as quickly as possible."
The minister welcomed Germany’s decision to resume funding for UNRWA, stating that it operates in a neutral manner, and called on "other countries to quickly resume funding for UNRWA." For his part, Al-Safadi warned that "the danger of the war expanding in the region remains," stressing that "we agree to do everything possible to prevent the occupation from launching an attack on Rafah." He confirmed that "the invasion of Rafah would lead to a new Israeli massacre added to its list of massacres in the Gaza Strip," calling for "the international community to take responsibility and stop this catastrophe." Al-Safadi viewed the dismantling of UNRWA as a goal that Israel had worked towards since October 7, urging the international community not to allow that. He added, "We reiterate our call for countries to resume funding for UNRWA after the falsity of Israeli accusations has been proven." He reaffirmed that "the only way to resolve the conflict is to establish an independent and sovereign Palestinian state."
