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Ireland and Spain have followed Norway in announcing their recognition of a Palestinian state

www.dw.com Norway, Ireland, Spain to recognize Palestinian state – DW – 05/22/2024

Israel has condemned the move, recalled its ambassadors and warned recognition would lead to "more terrorism and instability." DW has the latest.

Norway, Ireland, Spain to recognize Palestinian state – DW – 05/22/2024

Norway, Spain, and Ireland will recognize an independent Palestinian state as of May 28.

"There cannot be peace in the Middle East if there is no recognition," Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said. "By recognizing a Palestinian state, Norway supports the Arab peace plan."

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