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Several countries of the European Union (EU), according to the media, are planning on May 21. recognize a Palestinian state. These are Ireland, Slovenia, Malta and Spain, the Irish national broadcaster reported, citing Reuters.
Several countries of the European Union (EU), according to the media, are planning on May 21. recognize a Palestinian state. These are Ireland, Slovenia, Malta and Spain, the Irish national broadcaster reported, citing Reuters.
According to the data, the four countries are awaiting a vote in the UN General Assembly on May 10, after which the Palestinian Authority can be recognized as a full member of the UN.
In general on March 22 In a statement, Spain, Ireland, Malta and Slovenia said they were ready to take the first steps towards recognizing a Palestinian state.
Spain and Ireland have long fought for Palestinian rights. The effort comes as the death toll from Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip continues to rise and calls for a ceasefire and lasting peace in the region echo around the world.
Since 1988 139 UN member states out of 193 have recognized Palestinian statehood.
Israel has said that the plan by the four countries is a “price for terrorism” that will reduce the chances of a negotiated solution to the Gaza conflict.
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