Norway, Ireland, Spain will recognise Palestinian state in historic move


  • World
  • Wednesday, 22 May 2024

FILE: A boy waves a Palestinian flag as demonstrators march during a protest in support of Palestinians and calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in Barcelona, Spain on Jan 20, 2024. European Union countries Spain and Ireland as well as Norway on Wednesday announced dates for recognising Palestine as a state. - Photo: AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, File

TEL AVIV (AP): Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday (May 22) that they are recognising a Palestinian state in a historic move that drew condemnation from Israel and jubilation from the Palestinians.

Israel immediately ordered back its ambassadors from Norway and Ireland.

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