Alexis Tsipras, posting on social media, commented on the wave of international recognition of the Palestinian state from European and Western countries, criticizing the Greek government for its choice not to follow in this direction. The former prime minister stressed that Greece’s stance places it on the “wrong side of history” and called on immediate recognition of Palestine and supporting sanctions against the Netanyahu government.
In detail his post:
“Since Sunday, a series of European and other western states have been recognized by the state of Palestine: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France and Portugal. They have announced that other European states such as Malta and Luxembourg will do. It had been preceded by the first wave of recognition a few months ago, with Ireland, Spain, Norway and Slovenia.
A total of more than 140 UN Member States have recognized the state of Palestine. But Greece insists on belonging to the minority of countries. On the wrong side of the story and the world map.
Under the responsibility of the government, although our country is a member of the UN Security Council, not only refuses to participate in this coordinated recognition of a Palestinian state, but also stands with countries blocking the imposition of European sanctions on the Netanyahu government.
We don’t deserve such a shame. It is not worth in our history and the struggles of our people who have made Greece synonymous with freedom and justice.
Our country must immediately recognize the Palestinian state and support the imposition of sanctions on Netanyahu’s government.
He must stand with the Palestinians and Israelis who are struggling daily at the risk of their lives, for peace, ending humanitarian disaster and starvation in Gaza, returning hostages and a two -state solution on the basis of UN decisions. “
Since Sunday, a series of European and other Western states have been recognized by the state …
Posted by Alexis Tsipras on Thursday, September 25, 2025