Djibouti–Palestine relations explained
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
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. 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
Notes and References
- Web site: 2023-10-25 . Djibouti's FM reiterates solidarity and support for Palestine - Prensa Latina . 2024-01-05 . en-US.
- Web site: Palestine Embassy in Djibouti Ville Embassies in Djibouti Ville . 2024-01-05 . www.123embassy.com.
- Web site: 2011-02-25 . Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine to the United Nations - Directory . 2024-01-05 . 2011-02-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110225003457/http://www.un.int/wcm/content/site/palestine/cache/offonce/pid/11548;jsessionid=28CDCCFCCADD2376963B0ED42BD194DB . bot: unknown .
- Web site: 2023-12-25 . Djibouti welcomes UN resolution on Palestine, but asks for more - Prensa Latina . 2024-01-05 . en-US.
- Book: Translations on Sub-Saharan Africa, 1962–1967 . United States. Joint Publications Research Service . 1978 . 49.
- Web site: 2017-12-08 . Somalia, Djibouti Say Trump's Recognition of Jerusalem is 'Dangerous' . 2024-01-05 . Voice of America . en.
- News: 25 November 2020 . Djibouti refuses to establish ties with Israel until it makes peace with Palestine . 4 January 2024 . Middle East Monitor.
- Web site: 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 . 2024-01-05 . MEMRI . en.
- Web site: 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 . 2024-01-05 . en-US.
- Web site: 2023-11-19 . ICC receives Palestine referral from Bangladesh, Bolivia, Comoros, Djibouti and South Africa . 2024-01-05 . www.jurist.org . en-US.
- Web site: Israel-Hamas war: Conflicting reactions across North Africa . 2024-01-05 . The Africa Report.com . en.
- Web site: 2023-10-14 . SDF plane heads for Djibouti to prep for Israel evacuation . 2024-01-05 . The Japan Times . en.
- Web site: 2023-12-30 . Hamas praises Djibouti pro-Palestine stance at Zionist genocide . 2024-01-05 . www.saba.ye . en.
- News: 12 November 2023 . Arab countries oppose measures against Israel despite fighting in Gaza . 5 January 2024 . Business Standard.
- Web site: 2023-12-28 . Djibouti has reservations about participating in America's coalition & considers Sana'a attacks "true relief for Palestinians" . 2024-01-05 . www.saba.ye . en.
