Malta will officially recognise the State of Palestine next month, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced, citing intensifying humanitarian concerns in Gaza as a driving factor behind the decision.
Speaking at a political event, Abela called the move a “moral responsibility,” pointing to the growing death toll from Israeli bombardments, which Gazan health officials say has surpassed 54,000 — the majority of whom are women and children.
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The recognition will follow a planned international conference on June 20, aligning Malta with a growing list of European nations — including Spain, Ireland, and Norway — that have taken similar steps amid global calls for a ceasefire and renewed efforts toward a two-state solution.
Abela also shared his sorrow over the recent killing of nine children in a single airstrike on Khan Younis, including the family of Palestinian pediatrician Dr. Alaa Al-Najjar. Offering refuge, Abela stated Malta would be ready to receive Dr. Najjar and her surviving relatives.
The announcement reflects Malta’s positioning on the global stage as a vocal advocate for peace, human rights, and international law.
