Norway has handed over papers to the Palestinian prime minister in the latest step toward recognizing a Palestinian state. Ireland and Spain made a concerted pledge with Norway to recognize a Palestinian state, a historic move that increases Israel’s isolation more than seven months into its grinding war against Hamas in Gaza.
Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority Mohammed Mustafa, left, speaks after receiving a document handed over by Norway ’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, right, prior to a meeting for talks on the Middle East in Brussels, Sunday, May 26, 2024. Norway on Sunday handed over papers to the Palestinian prime minister to officially give it diplomatic recognition as a state in a largely symbolic move that has infuriated Israel.
The formal recognition by Norway, Spain and Ireland — which all have a record of friendly ties with both the Israelis and the Palestinians, while long advocating for a Palestinian state — is planned for Tuesday.The Latest | Largest hospital in central Gaza faces imminent shutdown due to lack of fuelSome 140 countries — more than two-thirds of the United Nations — recognize a Palestinian state but a majority of the 27 EU nations still do not.
Norway Europe Israel-Hamas War Norway Government Belgium Government European Union General News Politics I Humanitarian Crises World News
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
White House observes more countries opposing Israel as Ireland, Spain, Norway recognize Palestinian stateWhite House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan addressed Ireland, Spain and Norway's announcement that they will recognize a Palestinian state.
Read more »
Norway, Ireland, and Spain to recognize Palestinian state amid Israel-Hamas warThe timing of the move was a surprise, but discussions have been underway for weeks in some European Union countries.
Read more »
Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel’s isolationThe historic but largely symbolic move further deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months into its grinding war against Hamas in Gaza.
Read more »
Israel recalls envoys after Norway, Ireland and Spain recognize Palestinian stateHamas and the Palestinian Authority welcomed the plans for recognition. UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, said it paused food aid work in Rafah.
Read more »
Ireland, Norway, and Spain Move to Recognize Palestinian StatehoodSee multiple perspectives from Middle East Eye, Reuters, and Fox News Digital at AllSides.com.
Read more »
Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolationIsrael summoned the three countries' ambassadors, accusing the Europeans of rewarding Hamas for its Oct. 7 attack that triggered the war.
Read more »