Kenya–Palestine relations
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Kenya–Palestine relations refer to foreign relations between Kenya and the State of Palestine.
Hazem Shabat is the ambassador of Palestine to Kenya.Israel-Palestine conflict.[3]
History
Kenya recognized
Palestinian statehood in May 1989.[4]
In 2016, Palestine complained about President Uhuru Kenyatta visiting the Western Wall and Israeli settlements in West Bank without visiting Palestinians towns.[5]
Kenyan police disbursed protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza in May 2021 during the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis.[6] Kenya urged for a de-escalation in the conflict.[7]
On 24 May 2023, Kenya abstained from a vote on Palestinian health at the
Palestinian scarf.[15] Eugene Wamalwa, former cabinet secretary of Kenya, has said that Kenya should not pick a side in the Israel-Palestine conflict.[16]
See also
- Foreign relations of Kenya
- Foreign relations of Palestine
- International recognition of Palestine
References
- ^ "Israel is to blame for ongoing conflict, Palestinian ambassador to Kenya says". The Star. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Palestine's embassy in Kenya & PICA inaugurate computer lab for a school". Wafa. 27 November 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Kenya supports two-state solution to Palestine, Israel conflict". The Star. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- United Nations Educational, Scientific; Cultural Organization, Executive Board. United Nations. 12 May 1989. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Palestinians slam Kenyan president for visiting Western Wall, West Bank". The Times of Israel. 25 February 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Kenyan police disperse protesters demonstrating against Israeli attacks on Gaza". Reuters. 13 May 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ WAKAYA, JEREMIAH (2021-05-17). "Kenya urges de-escalation of Israel-Palestine conflict, calls for truce » Capital News". Capital News. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ a b c Onwuamaegbu, Natachi. "Young Kenyans begin boycott of Israeli brands as Gaza war goes on". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Palestine Ambassador To Kenya Calls For Peaceful Coexistence With Israel". Kenya News Agency. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ Lawal, Shola. "Israel-Gaza war: Why is Africa divided on supporting Palestine?". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Kenyans push for Israeli products boycott amid Gaza war". New Arab. 2023-12-14. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Kenyan imams show support for Palestinians in Friday sermons - TRT Afrika". Kenyan imams show support for Palestinians in Friday sermons. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ Kinyua, James (2023-10-22). "Pro-Palestinian Supporters Arrested in Nairobi". Kenyan Foreign Policy. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Kenyans demonstrate against Israeli attacks on Gaza". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Kenyan MP censured for wearing Palestine scarf". Africanews. 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Kenya shouldn't side with Israel or Palestine – Wamalwa". The Star. Retrieved 2024-01-16.