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Israeli and Danish Ministers Clash Over Palestinian Statehood

9/8/2025

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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Danish Foreign Minister Lars Rasmussen met in Jerusalem on September 7, 2025.
They discussed European recognition of a Palestinian state, with Saar opposing it based on the Palestinian Authority's actions.
Rasmussen called for Israel to cease military actions in Gaza and address West Bank settlement expansion.
Both agreed that Palestinian state recognition should follow peace negotiations.
Saar suggested potential discussions on annexation in Judea and Samaria.

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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Danish Foreign Minister Lars Rasmussen met in Jerusalem on September 7, 2025.
They discussed European recognition of a Palestinian state, with Saar opposing it based on the Palestinian Authority's actions.
Rasmussen called for Israel to cease military actions in Gaza and address West Bank settlement expansion.
Both agreed that Palestinian state recognition should follow peace negotiations.
Saar suggested potential discussions on annexation in Judea and Samaria.