Ireland, through its Prime Minister, Simon Harris disclosed this during a news conference in Dublin
By Kehinde Okeowo
Three European countries, Spain, Norway and Ireland have announced plans to formally recognise Palestinian as a country.
This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Irish Prime Minister, Simon Harris during a news conference in Dublin, the Ireland capital.
According to CNN, Irish Foreign Minister, Micheál Martin said this will come into force on May 28.
Announcing the development, the Irish Prime Minister said: “Today, Ireland, Norway and Spain are announcing that we recognize the state of Palestine. Each of us will now undertake whatever national steps are necessary to give effect to that decision,”
On his part, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the war in Gaza has “made it clear that achieving peace and stability must be predicted on resolving the Palestinian question.”
“In the midst of a war, with tens of thousands killed and injured, we must keep alive the only alternative that offers a political solution for Israelis and Palestinians alike: Two states, living side by side, in peace and security,” Støre said.
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Adding his voice to that of his counterparts, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said: “We will recognize the state of Palestine for peace, coherence and justice.
“This recognition is not against the people of Israel and certainly not against the Jews,” he said. “It’s not in favor of Hamas. It’s in favor of co-existence.”
Analysts believe the move by the three countries is likely to bolster the global Palestinian cause but will certainly strain relations with Israel.
According to the Palestine Liberation Organization, prior to this development, Palestinian statehood has been recognized by more than 130 out of 193 member states of the United Nations.