Ireland confirms imminent recognition of Palestine

Three European nations are moving forward on the issue of statehood, drawing anger from Israel

Ireland will formally recognize Palestine as a state, Prime Minister (taoiseach) Simon Harris has confirmed. The politician was commenting on reports that his country would join Norway and Spain in taking the step.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Norwegian government announced that it would recognize Palestinian statehood, making Oslo the tenth EU capital to do so.

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