Malta, along with a slew of other nation states, has officially recognised Palestine as an independent state and the island’s MEPs have welcomed the decision. This is an important step for the State of Palestine to be able to live in peace alongside the State of Israel,” Agius Saliba wrote on social media. “I welcome Malta’s decision to recognise the State of Palestine. “I welcome the recognition of Palestine but I deplore the fact that there is barely any Palestine left for Palestinians. Malta recognised Palestine yesterday alongside France, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta and Monaco as part of a diplomatic push against Israel.