Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday in what Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called a "historic decision". The move has been slammed by Israel as a "reward" for Hamas more than seven months into the devastating Gaza war.
By joining more than 140 of the 193 UN member states that recognise a Palestinian state, Spain, Ireland and Norway said they sought to accelerate efforts to secure a ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza.
