Norway, Ireland and Spain recognize Palestinian state!
Israel immediately recalls its ambassadors.
OSLO, Norway (PNN) - May 20, 2024 - Norway, Ireland and Spain recognized a Palestinian state on Wednesday in a historic move that drew condemnation from Israel and jubilation from the Palestinians.
Israel immediately ordered back its ambassadors from Norway and Ireland.
It was a lightning cascade of announcements. First was Norway, whose Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said, “There cannot be peace in the Middle East if there is no recognition.”
PM Gahr Støre said the Scandinavian country will officially recognize a Palestinian state as of May 28.
“By recognizing a Palestinian state, Norway supports the Arab peace plan,” he said.
Several European Union countries have in the past weeks indicated that they also plan to make the recognition, arguing that a two-state solution is essential for lasting peace in the region.
