Trinidad and Tobago recognizes Palestinian state

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.