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War between Israel and Hamas: Spain, Norway and Ireland recognize the State of Palestine
War between Israel and Hamas: Spain, Norway and Ireland recognize the State of Palestine
(Franceinfo)
On Wednesday May 22, three European countries announced that they recognized the State of Palestine. For its part, France believes that it is not yet time to do the same.
As with one voice, Ireland, Norway and Spain recognize the Palestinian state. The statements took place within minutes of each other. In Spain, it was solemnly, in front of Parliament, that Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced his decision. Recognizing Palestine is, according to him, the only path to peace. Worldwide, 143 countries recognize the State of Palestine. Among them, Russia, China, India, South Africa and Brazil. In Europe, Sweden, Poland and even Romania have already made this decision.
In Israel, the government slammed the announcement. France received the Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday May 22. Paris judges that the time has not come to recognize a Palestinian state, but there is no taboo on this subject, according to diplomats.
