Djibouti–Palestine relations refer to foreign relations between Djibouti and the State of Palestine.
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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]
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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]
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References edit
- ^ "Djibouti's FM reiterates solidarity and support for Palestine - Prensa Latina". 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Palestine Embassy in Djibouti Ville | Embassies in Djibouti Ville". www.123embassy.com. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "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) - ^ "Djibouti welcomes UN resolution on Palestine, but asks for more - Prensa Latina". 2023-12-25. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ Translations on Sub-Saharan Africa, 1962–1967. United States. Joint Publications Research Service. 1978. p. 49.
- ^ "Somalia, Djibouti Say Trump's Recognition of Jerusalem is 'Dangerous'". Voice of America. 2017-12-08. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "ICC receives Palestine referral from Bangladesh, Bolivia, Comoros, Djibouti and South Africa". www.jurist.org. 2023-11-19. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Israel-Hamas war: Conflicting reactions across North Africa". The Africa Report.com. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "SDF plane heads for Djibouti to prep for Israel evacuation". The Japan Times. 2023-10-14. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Hamas praises Djibouti pro-Palestine stance at Zionist genocide". www.saba.ye. 2023-12-30. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Arab countries oppose measures against Israel despite fighting in Gaza". Business Standard. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "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.