Ireland’s recognition of Palestine could be ‘catalyst’ for other EU countries

Simon Harris made the comments on the day that Ireland formally recognised a Palestinian state in a joint move with Norway and Spain.

Ireland’s historic recognition of a Palestinian state could be a “catalyst” for other EU nations, the Irish Government said.

Irish premier Simon Harris said the move was “historic and important” and that the EU could be doing “a hell of a lot more” on the Middle East conflict. Mr Harris told the Parliament earlier that Ireland’s action “will have a positive effect beyond our own recognition”. Mr Harris said that the move “sends a signal to the world that there are practical actions you can take as a country” to put an emphasis on a two-state solution.

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