Overview

• 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.