Spain, Ireland, and Norway officially recognize Palestinian state

The move, which Israel has criticized, will see increased diplomatic relations with the Palestinian Authority, and Spain announced that it would recognize east Jerusalem as the Palestinian capital.

Flags of Palestine and Ireland flutter next to each other over the International Wall in support of Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, March 29, 2024.

(photo credit: CLODAGH KILCOYNE/REUTERS)

ByREUTERS

MAY 28, 2024 09:57

Updated: MAY 28, 2024 13:08

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