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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 year's 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.