Argentina joins Brazil in recognition of Palestinian state

Israel also appreciated recognition in 1948?? Anyone anywhere can declare statehood - the questions is, who will recognize it.

This is nonviolence in action. More nations will join. Soon the USA must determine where it stands. Can the USA continue to favor Israel's current leadership with all it's failures, or must the USA represent justice?

should be compensated by Israel.... if they are not allowed to return. Actually compensation should be paid bu USA, EU, Saudi Arabia, Iran, South Africa and Somalian pirates.

funny that the West Bank was annexed from Jordan, which, by the way is 78 percent of the Palestinian mandate, and so should have been called Palestine from the beginning. So if Israel withdraws from the West Bank, it's still administered by Jordan. And with all the money that has poured in from the US, the EU and the Arab League, the fact that there are still refugee camps in the West Bank reflects worse on the PA than it does on Israel. Let's not get blinded by this fad of sympathy with the Palestinian cause you Europeans. We all know it's just a hobby for you. Why don't you recognize an independent Chechnya? or Tibet? or South Sudan? face it. You have no idea. Maybe you just hate Jews AGAIN. or maybe you're not as smart as you convinced yourselves you are. Remember you thought the world was flat when everyone else was calculating its circumference a thousand years before.

Long live Palestine!

At last someone legitimize the existence of Palestine... Thats the way it should be 2 countries living side by side in peace and harmony... Since some Pal. and Israelis are not able to find their own refuge,let the world decide the solution... Either 2 countries or No country !! The people of both countries deserve to LIVE, and no matter how radical and conservative people of both delegitimize the other,they can't erase the fact that there are 2 distinct people living on the same land.

Palestine doesn't exist, so claiming you recognize it is akin to saying you see leprechauns and fairy godmothers

There were no 1967 borders only cease fire lines which ceased to exist once the shooting resumed or are they belatedly recognizing the Jordanian annexation of the west bank and Jerusalem?

these countries is no big deal in world opinions, they couldn't even solve their own problems in the "slums of Rio & the failing currency of Argentina" and how in a right mind can palestinians claim statehood without their soveriegnty of the land they are living, Israel by virtue of the the victory in 1967 war claimed the "spoils" which are the lands occupied by the loser palestinians; Sakhalin island was "possesed by Japan" but they lost the WW II so Russia took over the island( the spoil ) until now, no one contested that, but these s america nonsense people claimed otherwise with israel!

''A U.S. State Department official said Argentina's move was a "premature step [that] does not contribute to our common goal of a two-state solution." Could there be any doubt in anyone's mind that the US clearly supports Israel's occupation of Palestinian lands and have been directly contributing to their daily suffering?

did you know that argentinian Foreign Minister is Jewish? I thought you could find it interesting. Im argentinian by the way and happy about this declaration.

Pre- 1967 Six Day War borders were basically the 1947 Partition Borders. What a total waste of thousands and thousands of lives due to Arab stupidity. Why could they not have accepted this in 1947 ?

Speak the same language and use similar phrase "Regrettable, Premature", bunch of sickos with Hypocrisy at its best

are for peace.Land for Palestines, security for Israel. Two people, two states, as in 1948. Viva Néstor, viva Cristina Kirchner!

Thank you, Brazil. Thank you, Argentina.

Unfortunately I was born here in brazil, but my aliah is happening dec. 28th 2010 (yay!!!). Shame on this government that want's to play roles in subjects that not only are not of their concern, but prioritize the palestinian cause more than it's own miserable population. Don't be fooled by brazilian economic boom, our poor are still as poor as the poorest of Africa.

Now that the South Americans have recognized a Palestinian State? Perhaps the S. Americans could give them a little land to put it on ! Before you know it, Palestinians would be throwing stones at S. Americans, demanding more land, and blowing themselves up and all in the name of ' Peace' !

Excellent news! I hope the entire World recognises the Palestinian State based on '67 borders, then Israel nor its saviour USA will have have any choice.

Suddenly South America starts solving for successive Israeli governments the relationship with the Frankenstein of nationalist-religious settlement movement, and pushes both Palestine and Israel into the operation room where it will be surgically divided por peace and health at the 1967 borders (with minor land swaps). This is excellent news for Israel, if only Israel knew that it is. It solves the problem, and Israel has only to cooperate with the international community, thus defeating once and for all the intransigent, messianic right. Israel is also getting Palestine to have to become responsible in governance (as it has done in the last two or three years in the west Bank). Perhaps the only thing that it doesn't solve, is the Iranian province of Gaza. That must be dealt with immediately by -as the Saudi king put it- "cutting the snake's head".

This new is not worthy of being described as farce. Who and where this charade was choreographed? When will Israel present Palesinians and " Abrab Leaders " the new face of a " Palestinian Leader "? Who will it be? Barghouthy?

...if the world would recognize Palestine as a free independent state without Israel and the so called US! Their arrogance and lack of justice cannot help them but to express their regret when countries utter their voices to emphasize their support for freedom in Palestine. Unlike Israel and US who consider this a regrettable action that doesn't lead to a two-state solution, others find recognizing Palestine to be the only way to pressure Israel to end its occupation (which is as it sounds not an interest for Ms. America)!

I live in Argentina. If someone believes that these news will suddenly become of any use for the Palestinians is wrong. Our president is not even able to get to her appointed meetings on time, much less put her finger to point where the heck is Israel on a map.

Israel, know that your GOD will fight for you. Don't depend on your know-how to survive. Learn to depend on HIM , for HE alone is your protector. Nice day, Israel!

Is it any surprise that the countries that welcomed and sheltered the Third Reich's most wanted criminals fleeing Nazi Germany at the end of WWII might have an anti-Jewish agenda? They care not about the Palestinians, but the oil rich countries can certainly buy their loyalty as did the Nazis 65 years ago.

... that the Israeli Foreign Ministry even had the chutzpah to claim that this move violated the Road Map agreement....

It's the voice of history - our very own history - shouting back at us and saying 'why would you deny what was denied you for so long?"

Gee whiz folks.....if the Palestinians had accepted these borders in 1947 then all those lives would not have been lost. What are your comments about that ?

International isolation, boycotts, further increase in anti-Israel/anti-Jewish sentiments around the globe, and all of that for a few hills and rocks on the West Bank....no sane people in this world would choose so much trouble for (almost) nothing! Israel could easily become the darling of the ME (if not the whole world!), if the Israeli people, and her political and military leaders would finally find the strength to get away from old myths and legends and offer their hands for a just compro- mise with the Arab/Palestinian neighbours. Because in the end, there are only 2 options: Either you will lose most parts of the West Bank with a lot of pain, or with little to none pain, but that you will lose it one day, is as certain as the Amen in the church.....today it's Argentine and Brasil, in a few months it will be most European and Asian countries, and in a couple of years, it might even ben the United States of America. Definitely not worth it, please give it up.....

By signing on the PLO makes Oslo, the UN resolutions and former agreements null and void. Israel can declare the border to be the security fence including all of Jerusalem, and all Arab refugees go to neoPalestine. This will be the outcome of negotiations anyway. NeoPals will be closed off from Israel and can ship goods and travel out through the true Palestinian state--TransJordan. The PLO will form their governance out of Ramallah where it belongs. Rockets from neoPalestine equals shock and awe from Israel in return.

Anyone think that Obama will allow the UN SC to pass a resolution establishing a Palestinians State? Anyone think Israel would accept that resolution even if Obama somehow developed a spine? This beau geste by three South American nations might warm hearts but it has no chance of changing anything.

This is obviously a case of linguistics out-braining politics, because the fact is that Uruguay and Argentina already recognize the "Palestinian" state or they wouldn't be saying they will recognize it future.--LOL

If Israel isn't going to withdraw from WBank and EJerusalem then unilateral recognition of a Pal state is natural and necessary. Glad to see South Americans taking the initiative, and hopefully others will follow suit.

Palestinians take back the land they lost in the same way they lost it if they can ! I promise you the "Roadmap" is going to be a roadmap to Hell for the Palestinians . Israel has been tolerant toward the Palestinians but Pals take that tolerance for weakness. Sooner or later that will change. We don't care about propaganda and minipulated so-called World opinion. Its time to get really tough with Palestinians. Start by taking Gaza back !

The legal boundaries of a Palestinian state remain what they always have been: the borders set out in the 1947 UN proclamation that Israel accepted. So to recognize the pre-1967 cease fire line as the border is to concede a great deal in advance. If the 1967 lines are accepted, those will be the starting point for negotiations -- and we all know what will happen. So recognize the 1947 lines -- which are the only ones with any legal foundation -- and negotiate from there. Let Israel explain why she's entitled to more than half of Palestine -- not why she's entitled to more than 4/5ths of it.

I just hope that there is no hypocicy by any government and just like they keep their embassies to israel in Tel Aviv it follows that the Palestinians will have Ramallah. Perhaps Israel should show the way. P.S. Does Hamas recognise Abbas as the ruler of Palestine?

Israel should recognise the Falklands as purely British

This has been in the cards for such a long time, can anyone say that he is surprised. If in the end a Palestinian state alongside Israel is created, would anyone like to count the lives that were lost only because Bibi could not see beyond the end of his nose?

Most regrettable considering how much Israel has spent on YESHA. Shalom Ma'ale Adumim ! The Palestinian passport office is open Monday to Thursday.

Be careful what you wish for. A Palestinian state, Which Israel will NOT allow in the 1967 borders, means playing by international rule. If the pals ignite terror on Israels, Israel will have the full right of defense, with all that that implies, notwithstanding Judge Goldstone.

so what! they did it to appease domestic and foreign Moslems. I am sure that they wont like it if other states interfered in their domestic affairs.

when a unilateral declaration finds its way to the UN. Long live the Palestinian cause.

Firs of all Israel must return to 67 borders, and offer refugees to return or a compensation (offer the choice).

It means that the PA could sue in Argentine or Brazilian courts to recover tax payments due by Israeli citizens residing on property in Palestine. This should be the solution to the conflict: the settlers become permanent residents of the PA, it's fairly simple after all.

Chess Mate hopefully ...

Let's how a lot of States will follow this example. Next steps would be: elections on the whole territory, return of the refugees, and economic relationships with the neighbouring states.

Countries start withdrawing recognition from Israel. At that point, it'll be pretty hard to argue the writing isn't on the wall. It'll also be too late to do anything about it.

so sad the world is so blind. the rest of th world doesn't realize by now that recognizing "Palestine" isn't the challenge - its getting the Palestinian to fully recognize Israel's existence and right to exist. When that happens - then peace will happen. until then, Israel is doomed to keep pushing this boulder up the figurative hill which is the Palestinians - only to have the naive and forgetful world help push it back down every time. Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay - you are only helping the revisionists and radicals and only harming moderates and rational people the world over! - WAKE UP!!!

..I love you.

only corrupted losers won't !

Why does not Israel define its borders?. As far as I recall the 1967 lines are 'armistice lines' Is it not time the maps on the near 2002 agreement be taken out, dusted and Israel will declare these are now our bounderies!!

Will a US veto make any difference when the number rises to 40 - It will be too late - but then Israel knows how to put a snowball in hell and not have it melt

The is a real effort in helping achieving the peace, Really the Palestinians deserve that. Power of Brazil, Peru, Argentina and Uruguay. and any other country who recognizes the State of Palestine.

Between foreign "recognition" and facts on the ground. If anything, the "recognition" by these states of a fantasy Palestinian State will simply make peace more difficult. Abbas, AKA the butcher of Munich, will bounce around as if he has a state while his people will see no change. The net result will be more aggravation and his final disappearance from the stage to go and withdraw the funds he's deposited in his swiss accounts. On the other hand, we can see Bolivia, Brazil, and probably Ecuador following Iran's lead given the funding Iran is giving through Venezuela. For Argentina, this is their way of trying to convince that Iran that acts of terrorism on Argentine soil by Islamist terrorists can always be forgiven, as long as the victims are Jewish. In fact, let's not forget Argentina was the refuge for thousands of Nazis 'rescued' by the Swiss and Vatican after the Holocaust. Some things don't change! And if you look at the new makeup of the South American governments, it ppears to be a "back to the future" scenario with the thecountries that were dictatorships through the 70s and 80s returning to their roots

of this is that Latin America is growing up and it is showing it to the United States. Latin America is not dependent anymore on American investments. L America is not afraid anymore of US interventions. L American countries are growing in a pace of 7 or 8 percent thanks to China. The message of Latin America to the United States is very simple and clear. "We are still very good friends but we have other more wealthy friends...... Nothing personal friends ....but to hell with you" ( I bet Americans understand this approach. They invented it. Business are business)

Curious that Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay all hid Nazi war criminals after WWII.

We, the world must stand against Israel. Every nations must put pressure on Israel for the justice for Pals.

the Palastiniens gain a state! Recognizing the exact borders, though, is stupid.

or for ever he remain silent

with slight modifications:West Bank to Jordan and Gaza to Egypt. That's the way it was in 67

Oops, another Islamic fundamentalist state. Or, wait a moment, that doesn't sound right..... could it be that not everybody is buying Isreali propaganda?

They can't have it both ways. If they want to engage in this exercise, they have to recognize western Jerusalem as Israeli and Israel's capital. And since the PA is "preudging the final status outcome" by initiating embassy relations with foreigh states "based on the so-called '67 borders" without first recognizing Jewish israel or entering a peace treaty with Israel, Israel should respond by massively increasing (by hundreds of thousands of apartments) Jewish settlement anywhere on the W. Bank they like, since Israel is now also free to "preudge the final status". Rescinding PA VIP travel permits and barring PA use of Israeli harbors, airports and crossings should also commence, as well as cutting off PA access to Israeli fuel, electricity and water supply, unless the PA ceases to initiate embassy relations with foreign nations. Perfectly legal - Israel has no duty to supply PA with anything if they want to be a hostile foreign nation. That includes cutting off the water, power and truckloads of supplies crossing Israel to enter Gaza. No duty to let anything in - Gaza is at war with Israel.

Well, big surprise! Looks like the old nazis that are hiding there in S.A. are alive and well. May God give them the just punishment they deserve.

A deal less than the 1967 borders will make a Palestinien state unlikely. But how about the alternative, a shared state with Palestinien majority of population within the next 50 years?

well they did harbor nazis. no wonder they support the palestinian state,

Israel's hard fought for strategic depth is almost non-negotiable and that's if all the Palestinians and their militant supporters finally draw up a real peace treaty that is very evident on a daily basis. Reviewing the current Palestinian propaganda (and that of their supporters) and their violent implied and realized threats, Brazil, et al shouldn't try holding their breath waiting for a Palestinian State with an unsupervised international airport. These countries clamoring for such a PA State are inexcusably out of touch with the reality of the above ground and subsurface Islamic-based terror that Israel has to face and deal with on a daily basis.

They already have a state call Jordania

All the nations of the world can recognized Palestine, but God the creator of heaven and earth does not.. If God is for you who can be against you?. You know by your prophets what comes next, God will defend you.

The Palestinians may as well make Ramallah or Gaza City thier capital. Jerusalem will be off the negotiating table after this unilateral move on thier behalf.

This 2-state solution means that millions of Palestinians from the diaspora will move into the West Bank and Gaza. The Palestinians already living there will consider this an unmitigated disaster! Where are all these people going to get housing, food, and jobs? Where will all the water and electricity come from that these people will use? Gaza is already extremely crowded and also has a high birthrate. Add a few more million people there and what will the situation be? The West Bank has many rich people living there now with big, fancy houses and luxury stores. Would these wealth West Bankers want millions of poor diaspora Palestinians moving into their neighborhoods?

Since my country refuses to lead, I am happy the rest of the world is taking the initiative in the peace process, so the Palestinians will finally have their own state.

since when are ceasefire lines borders??

Jerusalem belongs to Israel.

This will most asuredly bring war. If Abbas spent as much time sitting down and negotiating as he has trying to circumvent teh negot5aiations for whatever teh reason of teh month is. Palis would have a state by now. Abbas is playing with fire and he is going to get burned.

Pres. Abbas is doing the right thing for his people and what do the Israelis do for their cause? they fight with each other. As more time passes by the less cards to play will Israel have.

The US and EU cannot undermine the will of the international community nor the laws of the UN.

If the Palestinian state is "legitimized" without Israeli cooperation it will greatly strengthen anti-Israel sentiment in America. At this point the hypothetical Palestinian state is likely more viable than Israel, long term.

If Israel controls the west bank and does not recognize anything like a palestinian state, it won't do anything to help solve the situation. It will just piss off Israelis.

Just hold th eline. Abbas is already talking about dissolving the PA if the peace talks don't resume. He is ready to hand the administration of the west bank (Judea and Samaria) back to Israel. That is the signal for Israel to annex those lands and consolidate into the New Israel that Moses wrote about when he led the Hebrews into the Promised Land.

On Friday Brazil said it has recognized a Palestinian state based on borders at the time of Israel's 1967 conquest of the West Bank. If that is the case then where are those borders? Jordan?

we the jews here in uruguay are very happy to hear this news. israel the land i love must stop being the bad boy from the world

Awesome!!!!!

abbas sure looks weak but I think this step will make him stronger in the eyes of palestinians

Now we see Israel start quoting the Oslo Accord that they have repeatedly violated. God bless the two independent states living side by side in peace.

It will be quite telling to see Obama's reaction to this. It is doubtful, given his deal with Netanyahu, that he will follow in recognizing Palestine. Interesting days ahead.

life on mars but thankfully it is not up to them to decide.

Soon to be filled...

While directly this changes little for Israel's control but if it continues then it puts US globe influence at risk and Republicans will take action, while Democrats will try to keep Obama in check and Tea Party will be looking to cut Israel's and other foreign aid in half.

All that money poured into the settlements, for nothing. Oh, wait, that is America's money.

Nada.

These are all leftist leaders. This 67 borders is a joke. So palestinians should get the jewish quarter and the western wall. This after they destroyed the jewish quarter after they took it over in 48. The 67 border was a war armistace not final borders. The UN had originally wanted no one to control it and now these leftist borders think palestians should get control over the whole old city. Jews were a majority in eastern jerusalem before 48. There wasn't even a palestine it was jordan. These declarations are worth nothing not even the paper they are written on. Never minding the fact that you have hamas in gaza who praises the fire.

Gee , I wonder how the diplomats that run Israel will respond----make more enemies as usual.

wither Israel accepts that or not, wither the USA wanted that or not, the Palestinian state will be independent as of Aug. 2011, hell comes or high water, we will be free. Amen

The plans for a binding recognition of The State of Palestine are still on track, despite Wiki Leaks distraction. Progress continues while Bibi refuses to freeze settlement construction that Israel agreeded to freeze under Road Map. An internationally recognized State of Palestine will happen with or without Israel.

This is another dream dressed up as a real progress ..... The reality is that the Palestinians have been abandoned by the Arab "moderate" leadership and the PEACE process is DEAD.... The fallacy of Peace between two peoples that do not want peace is finally coming to an end. Also, the veil has been lifted by Wikileaks about the true face of the Arab leadership! They are cowards and there is no way to say it any better.... These so-called leaders such as Mubarak, Abdullah and the rest of the Bedouins are too busy kissing the royal behind of the US and FM Liberman.... These leaders are divorced from the "arab" cause of Palestine....They have left this cause to Non-Arab Turkey, Iran, Brazil and Argentina.... I love the Wikileak documents.....they show Mubarak for what he is: a complete tyrant and an active collaborator! They show Abadallah living in a gold palace while his "arab" brothers are living in squalor in refugee camps. Nothing will come of these announcements and there will be no peace in the middle east before a big war to clear up the ambiguity of the last 50 years. All the world can do is to STOP SELLING WEAPONS to this region....

Recognition of Palestine negates Palestinian claims to Israel under international law. Hallelujah.

The Domino Effect will prevail.

Viva Palestina!

Hector Timerman is the son of journalist Jacabo Timerman, who lived in Israel for a time, following his release by the Argentine military junta in the 70s. I'm not sure, but I also understand that another of Jacobo's sons, David is, or was, residing in Israel, possibly, Tel Aviv. (The foregoing is for trivia buffs--among others.)

the forendg ministry is right, this wont change nothing, just like Im telling to some left wing friends back here in Brazil.

1. Israel was recognized unilaterally by UN General Assembley in 1947 w/o any word from Arabs countries or native population living in that region... so why not Palestinian State? 2. if someone wants to say that this goes against Oslo Accords... remember PM B. Netanyahu himself said that Oslo is null and void... 3. 43 years of peace talks nothing... from 1967 to 1985...even before Hamas/Hezobllah... why wasn't there a settelement? How come giving Sinai to Eygpt worked??? 4. Lastly, will this rationale and logical question/arguments will be published by Haaretz? They keep banning from this post... I feel like a left wing in Israel and a citizen in an Arab regimes....loool

Amounts to zero through. Even Israel will recognize a Pal state. Just not on 67 borders or a return of so called refugees.

The EU and Turkey will most probably do the same and recognize a Palestinian state next year. If Israel can break a deal on the roadmap agreement by continuing to build the palestinian side can not be held to the 1995 agreement.