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Israel has become the first country to officially recognize Somaliland, establishing full diplomatic relations and marking a significant milestone for Somaliland's quest for international recognition since its declaration of independence in 1991.
Ireland, Norway, and Spain have recognized Palestine as an independent state, increasing the total number of UN members recognizing Palestine to 146. This move aims to boost Palestine's international standing and pressure Israel to negotiate for peace. While the recognition is largely symbolic, it enhances Palestine's diplomatic leverage and potential for bilateral agreements. Israel has reacted negatively, withdrawing its ambassadors from the three countries.
Relations between the EU and Israel have deteriorated as Spain, Ireland, and Norway prepare to recognize a Palestinian state, with Spain suggesting sanctions against Israel for its actions in Gaza. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz criticized Spain, while EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell supported the International Criminal Court's actions against Israeli leaders. The EU has condemned both the Hamas-led attack on Israel and Israel's subsequent offensive in Gaza. Spain and other countries are pushing for measures to enforce the International Court of Justice's ruling against Israel's offensive.
Nauru has switched its diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, reducing Taiwan's diplomatic allies to 12. China claims Taiwan as its territory and has been gaining diplomatic allies from the island. The move is seen as a blow to Taiwan, especially following recent elections, and has drawn disappointment from the United States. Taiwan now has official ties with 11 countries and the Vatican.
China conducted military drills around Taiwan, simulating a blockade of the island, and President Xi Jinping stated his desire to strengthen the country's army for "actual combat." China views Taiwan as a renegade province and has repeatedly threatened to invade it. Taiwan is effectively a sovereign state with its own political and judicial systems, but only 12 UN member states recognize it as such. The US has stated it would intervene if China invaded Taiwan, but official policy says otherwise. China has been eroding Taiwan's diplomatic recognition, and large companies and celebrities have come under fire from Beijing for stating that Taiwan is a country.