Djibouti–Palestine relations

Djiboutian-Palestinian relations
Map indicating locations of Djibouti and Palestine

Djibouti
Palestine

Djibouti–Palestine relations refer to foreign relations between Djibouti and the State of Palestine.

Ruwaid Abu Amsha is the ambassador of Palestine to Djibouti.[1] There is a Palestinian embassy in Djibouti Ville, Djibouti.[2][3] Djibouti supports ending the Israel-Palestine conflict through the implementation of the two-state solution.[4]

History

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Djibouti and Palestine established ties on 13 June 1978.[5]

Djibouti criticized president Donald J. Trump for recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and it said it supported East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian State.[6]

President Ismail Omar Guelleh said in 2020 Djibouti will not establish ties with Israel until the Israel-Palestine conflict is resolved.[7] Citizens of both countries are able to travel to both countries.[7] Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, foreign minister of Djibouti, confirmed this again in March 2023.[8]

Kamil Abdallah Gazaz, the ambassador of Palestine to Djibouti was given the Officer of the National Order medal by the government of Djibouti.[9] During the 2023 Israel-Hamas war, Djibouti referred the war to the International Criminal Court.[10] It blamed Israel for the outbreak of recent hostilities due to its treatment of Palestinians.[11] Japan used its base in Djibouti to evacuate citizens from the war.[12] Hamas praised Djibouti for taking a stance in favor of Palestine.[13] At the Arab League, Djibouti opposed measures to cutoff ties with Israel.[14] Djibouti had reservations about the United States led Operation Prosperity Guardian to prevent attacks on Israel linked ships by the Houthis.[15]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Djibouti's FM reiterates solidarity and support for Palestine - Prensa Latina". 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  2. ^ "Palestine Embassy in Djibouti Ville | Embassies in Djibouti Ville". www.123embassy.com. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  3. ^ "Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine to the United Nations - Directory". 2011-02-25. Archived from the original on 2011-02-25. Retrieved 2024-01-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ^ "Djibouti welcomes UN resolution on Palestine, but asks for more - Prensa Latina". 2023-12-25. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  5. ^ Translations on Sub-Saharan Africa, 1962–1967. United States. Joint Publications Research Service. 1978. p. 49.
  6. ^ "Somalia, Djibouti Say Trump's Recognition of Jerusalem is 'Dangerous'". Voice of America. 2017-12-08. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  7. ^ a b "Djibouti refuses to establish ties with Israel until it makes peace with Palestine". Middle East Monitor. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Djibouti's FM Mahmoud Ali Youssouf: We Voted Against Israel Having Observer Status In The African Union And Will Not Normalize Relations With It Before The Palestinians' Rights Are Restored". MEMRI. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  9. ^ Mahad (2022-03-24). "Le Premier ministre décore l'ambassadeur de la Palestine à Djibouti de la médaille d'Officier de l'ordre national du 27 juin | LA NATION". Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  10. ^ "ICC receives Palestine referral from Bangladesh, Bolivia, Comoros, Djibouti and South Africa". www.jurist.org. 2023-11-19. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  11. ^ "Israel-Hamas war: Conflicting reactions across North Africa". The Africa Report.com. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  12. ^ "SDF plane heads for Djibouti to prep for Israel evacuation". The Japan Times. 2023-10-14. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  13. ^ "Hamas praises Djibouti pro-Palestine stance at Zionist genocide". www.saba.ye. 2023-12-30. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  14. ^ "Arab countries oppose measures against Israel despite fighting in Gaza". Business Standard. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  15. ^ "Djibouti has reservations about participating in America's coalition & considers Sana'a attacks "true relief for Palestinians"". www.saba.ye. 2023-12-28. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
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