Spain, Norway and Ireland will recognize an independent Palestinian state

Leila Fadel
Miguel Macias

May 22, 2024 / 2:13 am

Norway, Ireland and Spain recognized a Palestinian state Wednesday in a historic move that drew immediate condemnation from Israel and jubilation from the Palestinians. Slovenia and Malta may follow.

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