Merkel criticizes Sweden recognize the State of Palestine

Criticized German Chancellor Angela Merkel's official recognition of Sweden, a member of the European Union, the State of Palestine. Merkel said on Friday after meeting Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel in Berlin that she believes that the "unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state will not lead us in the way of a two-state solution." Merkel said that it is better to focus on peace efforts and push forward the talks between Israel and the Palestinians.