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European States To Move On Palestine Recognition As Gaza War Rages

A pro-Palestinian demonstrator runs with a Palestinian flag during a rally in New York earlier this week (Credit: AFP)

At least three European countries were expected to announce steps towards recognising a Palestinian state on Wednesday, after more than seven months of devastating fighting between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Irish media reported that the government was expected to announce its formal recognition of a Palestinian state at a press conference by premier Simon Harris, deputy premier Micheal Martin and minister Eamon Ryan at 0700 GMT.

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