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: The leaders of Norway, Ireland and Spain have said their countries will formally recognise Palestine as a state next week for the sake of “peace in the Middle East“, prompting Israel to immediately recall its envoys.
Friday 24 May 2024 - 12:33
Story Code : 422085
Source : خبرگزاری Aljazeera News
3 European countries recognize Palestine as a state
Formal recognition of Palestine by Norway, Ireland and Spain to enter into force on May 28
“There cannot be peace in the Middle East if there is no recognition,” he said in Oslo.
Ireland’s prime minister Simon Harris made a similar announcement in Dublin, as did Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Madrid, to applause in parliament.
“In the midst of a war, with tens of thousands killed and injured [in Gaza], we must keep alive the only alternative that offers a political solution for Israelis and Palestinians alike: Two states, living side by side, in peace and security,” Gahr Store said.
“Recognition of Palestine is a means of supporting the moderate forces which have been losing ground in this protracted and brutal conflict,” he said.
Harris told a news conference: “I’m confident that further countries will join us in taking this important step in the coming weeks.”
Ireland’s foreign minister Micheal Martin said on X that the recognition will take place on May 28.
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