Ireland, Norway, Spain to recognize Palestinian state next week
Ireland, Norway, and Spain have announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state from 28 May.
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Ireland, Norway, and Spain have announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state from 28 May.
The decision from the three nations comes more than seven months into the devastating Gaza war and after Hamas' deadly October 7 terror attack on Israel.
Ireland, Norway and Spain said they would formally recognise the State of Palestine on May 28.
Israel reacted with fury after three European countries said Wednesday they would recognise a Palestinian state, more than seven months into the devastating Gaza war.Ireland, Norway and Spain said they would formally recognise the State of Palestine on May 28, drawing praise from many countries in the Arab and Muslim world.Israel charged that the move amounts to "rewarding terrorism" after Palestinian militant group Hamas launched its October 7 attack which sparked the Gaza war.
Israel reacted with fury as Ireland, Norway, and Spain announced plans to recognise Palestine. the move prompted praise from Arab and Muslim nations. Israel accused the countries of "rewarding terrorism." Most Western nations support for a Palestinian statehood, but issues remain. The move was seen as a symbolic step in favour of Palestine.