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In a passionate show of solidarity, Paulo Raimundo, a prominent Portuguese political figure, spoke out against the ongoing conflict in Palestine, particularly the suffering of children. During a rally in Rossio, Lisbon, he denounced the "hypocrisy" he sees in both the European Union and Portugal for not doing enough to address the crisis.
Overwhelming statistics were presented, such as the deaths, disappearances, and orphaning of thousands of Palestinian children under the age of four at the hands of Israeli forces. Raimundo firmly stated that Portugal cannot remain silent faced with such a grim reality. He emphasized the dire situation where millions of Palestinian children are deprived of basic necessities like water, food, medicine, and humanitarian aid.
Raimundo criticized the hypocrisy he sees, stating that it appears the children of Palestine are treated differently than those across the world. He encouraged everyone to empathize with the situation by thinking about their own children and grandchildren. For Raimundo, the images coming from Gaza are terrifying, and he accused the European Union of complicity and cynicism in the ongoing conflict.
Raimundo believes that it is the responsibility of the Portuguese state to recognize the State of Palestine. He argues that such recognition would send a significant political message, aligning Portugal with numerous other states that have already made the same move. Raimundo believes this step would also limit the space Israel has to maneuver.
"Doing nothing about this is being an accomplice to these numbers," Raimundo asserted. Though no new official recognition announcement has been made, Raimundo's statements and Portugal's parliamentary history suggest a consistent supportive approach to Palestinian statehood and condemnation of conflict violence.
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In a broader context, many countries, including several European nations and allies, are discussing coordinated recognition efforts aimed at maximizing practical impact rather than symbolic gestures[1][2][5]. As of early 2025, 147 UN member states recognize Palestine[1][2][5], and international conferences are planned where recognition may be formally advanced[2][5], further strengthening the case for Palestinian statehood.
"Following his passionate arguments against the ongoing conflict in Palestine, Paulo Raimundo criticized the world's politics for their inaction, particularly the European Union, in addressing the crisis, claiming that the children of Palestine are treated differently than those across the globe in terms of access to basic necessities like water, food, medicine, and humanitarian aid."
"He urged everyone to consider empathizing with the situation by thinking about their own children and grandchildren, stating that being silent about the violence is equivalent to being an accomplice to the grim reality facing millions of Palestinian children."
