The Latest Breaking News from Palestine

Israel recalled its ambassadors to the three countries and has said the decision rewards Hamas’s terrorism

In a coordinated series of announcements, Norway, Ireland and Spain have collectively recognised the Palestinian state, prompting Israel to recall its ambassadors over the move.

Spain, Ireland and Norway have said that they will recognize a Palestinian state on May 28, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration that came amid international outrage over the civilian death toll and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip following Israel’s offensive

Ireland, Norway, and Spain said they would formally recognize the State of Palestine on May 28. Israel said it was recalling its envoys to Ireland and Norway for "urgent consultations" and was expected to do the same with its ambassador to Spain.

Israel recalls ambassadors for all three nations over what it calls a ‘distorted step’

More than 140 UN members now recognise Palestine as a state

Israel's more than seven-month war in Gaza since the October 7 attack has revived a global push for Palestinians to be given a state of their own.

IRISH premier Simon Harris has said that Ireland, along with Norway and Spain, has recognised Palestine has a “legitimate right to statehood”.

Israel recalls ambassadors and says the recognition sends the message that ‘terrorism pays’

Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz has ordered Israel’s ambassadors from Ireland and Norway to immediately return to Israel, as Norway said it would recognize a Palestinian state and Ireland was expected to do the same

Joe Biden does not believe unilateral recognition is the right path; Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre said ‘there cannot be peace in the Middle East if there is no recognition’