Armenia joins Spain, Ireland and Norway in recognizing Palestinian statehood

• Armenia officially recognized a Palestinian state, announced by its foreign ministry despite opposition from Israel. • Armenia supports a UN resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Israel's conflict with Hamas and advocates for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian war. • Israel's foreign ministry summoned the Armenian ambassador ‘for a serious reprimand’ in response to the recognition. Armenia has officially recognized a Palestinian state, the Armenian foreign ministry said on Friday, the latest country to do so despite opposition from Israel. Armenia supports a United Nations resolution on an...