Spain, Norway and Ireland officially recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday, fulfilling a long-held Palestinian aspiration. Israel has expressed deep discontent with the move, calling it “a reward for Hamas”. As the humanitarian crisis worsens and the civilian death toll continues to swell in Gaza, experts hope the move could give new impetus to peace talks.
In a coordinated move last week, Spain, Ireland and Norway announced they would formally recognise the state of Palestine. On Tuesday, they fulfilled their promise.
