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Ireland Joins Norway and Spain in Recognising Palestine: A Historic Move

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Big news! Ireland, along with Norway and Spain, will officially recognise the State of Palestine. Read on to catch the details of this significant decision!

In a groundbreaking announcement, Ireland has joined Norway and Spain in recognizing the State of Palestine. Taoiseach Simon Harris, Tánaiste Micheál Martin, and Minister Eamon Ryan made the historic declaration, set to take effect in May.

The decision has sparked controversy, with Israel's foreign minister recalling ambassadors from Ireland and Norway in response. Despite this, Labour's Foreign Affairs spokesperson Brendan Howlin TD has welcomed the move towards Palestinian state recognition.

As the global push for Palestinian statehood intensifies, the spotlight is on Israel's actions in Gaza, fueling calls for independent statehood. The formal recognition by Ireland, Spain, and Norway paves the way for a two-state solution, showing unequivocal support.

Key takeaway: Ireland's upcoming recognition of Palestine on May 28th marks a significant step in Palestinian aspirations, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic relations and global support for statehood.

Interesting fact: The decision to recognize Palestine comes after over seven months of warfare in Gaza, highlighting the urgency in addressing the Palestinian cause on a global scale.

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Norway, Ireland, Spain to recognise Palestinian state (Aljazeera.com)

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