Three European nations are moving forward on the issue of statehood, drawing anger from Israel
Ireland will formally recognize Palestine as a state, Prime Minister (taoiseach) Simon Harris has confirmed. The politician was commenting on reports that his country would join Norway and Spain in taking the step.
Earlier on Wednesday, the Norwegian government announced that it would recognize Palestinian statehood, making Oslo the tenth EU capital to do so.
Meanwhile, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanches told the lower chamber of the national parliament on Wednesday that Madrid will provide formal recognition of Palestine next week.
Harris said the three countries were coordinating the policy changes, in what he described as “an historic and important day for Ireland and for Palestine.” He expressed hope that the decisions will help push the Arab-Israeli conflict towards a resolution through a two-state solution.
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