European Governments Recognize Palestine as a State
Three left-wing European governments - Norway, Ireland, and Spain - are set to officially recognize Palestine as a state on May 28th, angering Israel. The move has been led by Spain and Ireland, with Norway joining in. Israel accuses the countries of rewarding terrorism by giving in to Hamas' demands.
Key Points
- Norway, Ireland, and Spain to recognize Palestine as a state on May 28th
- Israel accuses the countries of rewarding terrorism by recognizing Palestine
- Spain and Ireland have actively courted other European states to join them
- Israel withdraws its ambassadors to Norway, Ireland, and Spain
- Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz criticizes the move as boosting Hamas and damaging peace efforts