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Denmark Rejects Palestinian State Recognition Amid Security Concerns

9/7/2025

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Denmark will not recognize a Palestinian state at the UN this month, according to Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen.
Rasmussen outlined conditions for recognition, such as disarmament and establishing democracy in Palestine.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar warned that European recognition could provoke retaliation and benefit Hamas.
Both ministers agreed on the importance of dialogue and addressing security concerns.
Rasmussen emphasized the challenges of achieving peace but affirmed the need for a two-state solution.

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Denmark will not recognize a Palestinian state at the UN this month, according to Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen.
Rasmussen outlined conditions for recognition, such as disarmament and establishing democracy in Palestine.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar warned that European recognition could provoke retaliation and benefit Hamas.
Both ministers agreed on the importance of dialogue and addressing security concerns.
Rasmussen emphasized the challenges of achieving peace but affirmed the need for a two-state solution.