Spain, Norway, Ireland to recognize Palestinian State
In a significant development for the global Palestinian movement, Spain, Norway, and Ireland have announced their intention to officially recognize the state of Palestine.
This decision is set to take effect on May 28, 2024, and is expected to bolster the Palestinian cause internationally while potentially straining relations with Israel.
The announcement was made during a press conference in Dublin, where Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris, alongside Foreign Minister Micheál Martin, declared that the recognition would become effective across all three countries on the specified date.
“Today, Ireland, Norway, and Spain are announcing that we recognize the state of Palestine. Each of us will now undertake whatever national steps are necessary to give effect to that decision,” Harris stated.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez emphasized that this recognition is aimed at promoting peace and justice rather than opposing Israel or the Jewish community.
“We will recognize the state of Palestine for peace, coherence, and justice. This recognition is not against the people of Israel and certainly not against the Jews. It’s in favor of coexistence,” Sanchez explained.
Norway’s participation in this joint recognition underscores a broader European shift towards supporting Palestinian statehood, reflecting growing international sentiment for a two-state solution as a pathway to lasting peace in the region.
The coordinated move by Spain, Norway, and Ireland marks a pivotal moment in diplomatic relations and is likely to influence other countries’ stances on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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