Ireland and Spain Move Closer to Recognizing Palestinian State

In a joint initiative, Ireland and Spain, supported by other EU nations, are nearing formal recognition of Palestine, aiming to bolster peace efforts in the Middle East.

Ireland's Prime Minister Simon Harris and Spain's Pedro Sanchez are coordinating efforts for the collective recognition of Palestinian statehood.
This initiative is part of a broader European response to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Israel has criticized the move, claiming it could undermine peace negotiations by rewarding terrorism.
139 out of 193 UN member states have already recognized Palestinian statehood, with more EU countries considering joining them.
The recognition aims to send a strong message of support for equal sovereignty and respect between Israel and Palestine.