Luxembourg warned Israel that if it fulfills its plan to annex parts of the West Bank, other European Union countries would recognize Palestine as an independent state, German daily Welt reported. Jean Asselborn, Luxembourg’s foreign minister said “So far, nine out of 27 EU countries have recognized Palestine as a separate state. He also added, “but I think that other EU countries, including large states, will agree to recognize Palestine’s own statehood if Israel soon annexes parts of the West Bank. There are internal considerations in this direction”. Besides, Asselborn urged the EU to take a unified stance on Israel’s West Bank annexation plan. He also stressed “diplomatic pressure” is needed to block the plan. To check the news, click here