In the wake of Malta’s announcement that it will officially recognise the State of Palestine this coming September, several prominent Maltese political figures took to social media to express their views, with reactions ranging from strong support to sharp criticism.Opposition MP Alex Borg welcomed the decision but called for immediate diplomatic action. Borg urged Malta to recognise Palestine immediately and not wait until September.Former PN Leader Bernard Grech issued a similar statement, stating that the Opposition Party has been calling for this recognition for months.“Now that the Government has finally agreed with us, it should not wait until September but should recognise the State of Palestine today, not tomorrow.”Momentum Leader Arnold Cassola, however, offered a far more critical response, directing his annoyance at Prime Minister Robert Abela. In a pointed statement, Cassola described Abela as the “poodle-in-chief,” accusing him of lacking courage and commitment.He criticised the Prime Minister for repeatedly floating the idea of recognising Palestine but delaying concrete action for months.Meanwhile, the Representative Office of Malta in Palestine echoed a more diplomatic tone, sharing Robert Abela’s official statement on the recognition, highlighting Malta’s evolving stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict and its intention to take a definitive step in the coming weeks.Do you think Robert Abela will commit to recognising Palestine?•