Most of the world already recognizes Palestinian statehood. More than 140 out of 193 member states of the United Nations have made their recognition official.
More than 140 out of 193 member states of the United Nations have made their recognition official.The three European nations say their landmark decision is the best way to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East
The Czech Republic, an EU member, says that the 1988 recognition by the former Czechoslovakia - of which it then formed a part - does not apply to the modern state. Slovakia's Foreign Ministry says that the two sides confirmed their recognition as Slovakia was becoming independent in 1992-93, and that the Palestinian state has a fully-functioning embassy in Bratislava since 2006.Some 140 of the about 190 countries represented in the U.N. have already recognized a Palestinian state.A U.N.
Though the EU countries and Norway won't be recognizing an existing state, just the possibility of one, the symbolism helps enhance the Palestinians' international standing and heaps more pressure on Israel to open negotiations on ending the war. Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide told The Associated Press that while the country has supported the establishment of a Palestinian state for decades, recognition is "a card that you can play once."
Palestinian State Ireland Spain Norway Israel Palestine What Is A Palestinian State Palestinian State Recognition Palestinian Statehood 14857468
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.
Palestinian state: Norway, Ireland, Spain to formally recognize amid Israel-Hamas warChantal Da Silva reports on world news for NBC News Digital and is based in London.
Read more »
Norway, Ireland and Spain recognize a Palestinian state in a historic moveIsrael’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz has ordered Israel’s ambassadors from Ireland and Norway to immediately return to Israel, as Norway said it would…
Read more »
Norway, Ireland and Spain make a coordinated move to recognize a Palestinian stateNorway, Ireland and Spain will recognize a Palestinian state in a historic move.
Read more »
Ireland, Spain, Norway recognizing Palestinian stateIreland, Spain and Norway are recognizing a Palestinian state, the three announced Wednesday. It will take effect May 28.
Read more »
Norway, Ireland and Spain make a coordinated move to recognize a Palestinian stateNorway, Ireland and Spain will recognize a Palestinian state in a historic move.
Read more »
Norway, Ireland and Spain make a coordinated move to recognize a Palestinian stateNorway, Ireland and Spain will recognize a Palestinian state in a historic move
Read more »