Ireland, Norway and Spain to recognise Palestinian state | BBC News

Ireland, Norway, and Spain have announced they will recognise a Palestinian state from 28 May.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said a two-state solution was the "only alternative"; while Ireland's PM Simon Harris said the decision would help create a "peaceful future".

But, while Palestinian leaders welcomed the decision - with the Palestine Liberation Organization calling it a "historic moment" - Israel reacted furiously, saying it would summon the three countries' ambassadors to watch a video of the 7 October attacks.

At least 140 countries already recognise the state of Palestine - but not the UK or the US.

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[michaeltoma]

I don’t care what Israel says or thinks about. Palestinian statehood and sovereignty shouldn’t be incumbent on Israel’s approval.

[forhadkhan]

143 countries have already recognized Palestine as a state. Israel should recall all their ambassadors from these countries as well.

[tttmmm]

As an israeli im very happy, we cant keep this situation go on forever

[myworkrota]

Huge Respect to Ireland, Norway & Spain for being on the right side of history!

[lucasstuart]

A solid contribution to a peaceful solution

[eimearkavanagh]

Ireland, Spain and Norway are like: " When they write the history books about how Israel committed genocide in Palestine, you'll all be noted as being complicit, not us"

[CashSache]

Israel got a state after they bombed the King David Hotel. One of the planners, Menachem Begin, even became Prime Minister.

[alkodjdjd]

As a spaniard, extremely proud, as this move was pioneered by Spain

[SoBiased]

Brave countries that don't complicit

[apzzpa]

As Christopher Hitchens said, "If Jews born in Brooklyn have a right to a state in Palestine then Palestinians born in Jerusalem have a right to a state in Palestine.”

[anderslunde]

Finally something to be proud of as a Norwegian!

[blueheelercultist]

And here I was, thinking I couldn't love Norway more.

[jedsithor]

There can't be a two state solution if you don't acknowledge that one of those states exists.

[earthtaurus]

I get why Dan Johnson used the word Ransacked and did not refer to the settlers attacking aid convoys whilst the IDF gave them cover. He has to tread a fine line between to able to report the facts and not hurt the Israeli Government's feelings.

[superiorstar]

Bravo Ireland, Spain and Norway... Respect from libya

[qfzgzzj]

From a Brit: The UK history is filled periods when the UK oppressed the Irish and caused historical untold misery to its close neighbour which led to understandable long standing resentment and regular militant action with death and misery on both sides. It was only through political dialogue and reconciliation that peace was wrought.
However please note - at no point throughout the troubles would the UK have considered carpet bombing those districts of our close neighbour that were the source of militant action.
I think I can honestly say that the UK is now very fond of and has deep respect for the religious and cultural values of our close neighbour.

[SoBiased]

They don't want to be complicit with the us idf

[IaneHowe]

One would think 2 separate state would be common sense wouldn't ut?

[J.M.]

Congratulations to the State of Palestine. It's been long over due.

[SA_]

Love you Ireland, Spain and Norway may you standpast on your word!