05/22/2024

Norway, Ireland and Spain Recognize Palestinian State

Israel condemned the move

The Irish, Norwegian and Spanish governments announced Wednesday that they would recognize a Palestinian state, saying there would be no peace in the Middle East without it. Israel denounced the move as giving aid to its enemy Hamas.

The coordinated announcements are purely symbolic — but not without some power.

The leaders of the three countries said they hoped their recognition would press Israel, the Palestinians and the international community toward a two-state solution to the conflict.

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