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Yesterday (Thursday), the tiny island republic of Trinidad and Tobago decided to officially recognize a Palestinian state.
In its official statement, the republic stated that it believed this act "will assist in the achievement of a lasting peace by strengthening the growing international consensus on the issue of Palestinian statehood."
The statement further emphasized the country's "long standing" support for a two state solution and its insistence on maintaining humanitarian aid and adherence to international law.
The statement made no reference to Hamas.