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Simon Harris: Ireland recognised Palestine to push two-state solution

As Ireland, Spain and Norway recognise the State of Palestine in order to breathe new life into the two state solution, Shona Murray spoke to Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris about this historic move, for the Global Conversation.

India Calls Killings In Rafah ‘Heartbreaking’, Reaffirms Palestinian Statehood Amid European Moves

India on Thursday reaffirmed its long-standing position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict following the recent recognition of Palestine by Ireland, Norway, and Spain. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted India's historical support for Palestinian statehood and a two-state solution. When asked about the coordinated decision by Spain, Ireland, and Norway to formally recognise Palestine, Jaiswal, at a weekly press briefing, said, “As you are aware, India was one of the first countries to recognise the state of Palestine in the late 1980s, and we have long supported a two-state solution which entails the establishment of a sovereign, viable, and independent state of Palestine within recognised and mutually agreed borders, living side by side with Israel in peace.” #IndiaOnRafah #HeartbreakingKillings #RafahIncident #PalestinianStatehood #MEAStatement #IndiaSupportsPalestine #EuropeanMoves #MiddleEastConflict #DiplomaticResponse #HumanRights #InternationalAffairs #PeaceInMiddleEast #GlobalSolidarity #RafahTragedy #PalestineIsraelConflict ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.155~

Ireland, Norway and Spain Join List of Nations to Formally Recognize a Palestinian State

Ireland, Norway and Spain , Join List of Nations to Formally , Recognize a Palestinian State. Spain, Ireland and Norway have officially recognized a Palestinian state in what the BBC calls an effort to seek a political solution to the ongoing war in Gaza. . The countries said they hope their decisions will encourage other European nations to follow suit and help reach a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages by Hamas. . The countries said they hope their decisions will encourage other European nations to follow suit and help reach a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages by Hamas. . In response, Israel's government has accused Ireland, Norway and Spain of rewarding terrorism, while also withdrawing ambassadors from the countries. . The recognition of a Palestinian state by the three nations has increased pressure on Israel to bring an end to the conflict in Gaza. . BBC reports that two international courts have called for an end to the war and accused Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of committing war crimes. BBC reports that two international courts have called for an end to the war and accused Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of committing war crimes. At the same time, other western countries have also increased sanctions on Israeli settlers in occupied Palestinian territories. . According to Ireland, Spain and Norway, they recognize a Palestinian state based on borders established prior to the war in 1967. Before the war, Jerusalem was the capital of both Israel and Palestine. This is an important moment and I think it sends a signal to the world that there are practical actions you can take as a country to help keep the hope and destination of a two-state solution alive at a time when others are trying to sadly bomb it into oblivion, Simon Harris, Prime Minister of Ireland, via BBC. According to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, recognizing Palestine is , “an essential requirement if we are all to achieve peace.”. According to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, recognizing Palestine is , “an essential requirement if we are all to achieve peace.”

Norway hands over recognition documents to Palestinian prime minister in Brussels

Oslo has formalised its support for Palestinian statehood in a largely symbolic move that has infuriated the Israeli government.