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Rangel warns of "strangulation" of the West Bank after meeting with Palestinian counterpart

Público14 September 2026 at 14:38

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, warned of the "strangulation" of the West Bank during a meeting with his Palestinian counterpart. The Portuguese official stressed that the expansion of the Israeli occupation in the West Bank is "incompatible" with the two-State solution.

The meeting took place in the context of growing tensions in the region and the worsening humanitarian situation for the Palestinian population. Rangel expressed Portugal's concern regarding measures that compromise the viability of a future Palestinian State.

The article does not mention whether sanctions or concrete measures were announced by Portugal or the European Union. Portugal's position remains aligned with the defense of the two-State solution as a way to achieve peace in the region.

Why this matters

This position by Portugal may influence diplomatic relations with Israel and European foreign policy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Readers learn about Portugal's official stance on the expansion of Israeli settlements, which directly affects peace prospects in the region.

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