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Norway hailed its recognition Tuesday of a Palestinian state as a special day and denounced Israel's lack of "constructive commitment" for a two-state solution.

Spain and Norway moved to formally recognize a Palestinian state with Ireland to follow suit on Tuesday in a coordinated effort by the three western European nations. Israel slammed the diplomatic move that will have no immediate impact on its grinding war in Gaza but adds to international pressure on Tel Aviv to soften its devastating response to last year's Hamas-led attack.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP): Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday (May 28) in a coordinated effort by the three western European nations to add international pressure on Israel to soften its devastating response to last year's Hamas-led attack.

Spain and Norway moved to formally recognise a Palestinian state with Ireland to follow suit on Tuesday in a coordinated effort by the three western European nations. Israel slammed the diplomatic move that will have no immediate impact on its grinding war in Gaza but adds to international pressure on Tel Aviv to soften its devastating response to last years Hamas-led attack

Spain, Norway, and Ireland recognize the Palestinian state in a coordinated effort to pressure Israel towards peace. This move signals significant diplomatic changes and might influence other Western nations. Despite Israel's backlash, these European countries are pushing for a two-state solution and continued humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognised a Palestinian state a coordinated effort by the three western...

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said that all energies must be devoted towards making the two-state solution a reality

BSpain, Norway and Ireland formally recognized a Palestinian state on Tuesday in a coordinated effort by the three western European nations to add international pressure on Israel to soften its devastating response to last year’s Hamas-led attack. Tel Aviv slammed the diplomatic move that will have no immediate impact on its grinding war in Gaza.

Palestinian residents of the southern Gaza city of Rafah have reported an escalation of fighting Tuesday as Israeli forces pressed their assault on the border town once seen as the territory’s last refuge. Fighting in Rafah has caused more than 1 million Palestinians to flee, most of whom had already been displaced in the war between Israel and Hamas. They now seek refuge in squalid tent camps and other war-ravaged areas. Israeli leaders say their forces must enter Rafah to dismantle Hamas...

The trio is the first major Western powers to officially recognize Palestine.