Israel ‘disappointed’ at Vatican recognition of Palestine
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Israel says it is “disappointed” that the Vatican has recognized the state of Palestine in a new treaty.
In a statement, the Israeli Foreign Ministry says the move doesn’t help the peace process and “distances the Palestinian leadership from returning to direct and bilateral negotiations.”
It says it will study the treaty agreement and will “consider its steps accordingly.”
The Vatican officially recognized the state of Palestine in a new treaty finalized Wednesday concerning the Catholic Church’s activities in the region.