Ireland and Spain could recognise Palestinian state on May 21, RTE News reports
Ireland, Spain and a number of other European Union member states are considering recognising a Palestinian state on May 21, according to a report by Ireland’s national broadcaster. — Reuters pic
Thursday, 09 May 2024 3:49 PM MYT
DUBLIN, May 9 — Ireland, Spain and a number of other European Union member states are considering recognising a Palestinian state on May 21, according to a report by Ireland’s national broadcaster.
RTE News yesterday evening said contacts between Dublin and Madrid, and between Slovenia and Malta, had intensified with a view to the countries jointly recognising Palestinian statehood.
According to the report, the countries have been waiting for a vote by the United Nations General Assembly on May 10 which could lead to the recognition of Palestinians as qualified to become a full UN member.
In a joint statement on March 22, Spain, Ireland, Malta and Slovenia said they had agreed to take the first steps towards recognising a Palestinian state.
Spain and Ireland have long been champions of Palestinian rights. The efforts come as a mounting death toll in Gaza from Israel’s offensive to rout out Hamas prompts calls globally for a ceasefire and lasting solution for peace in the region.
Since 1988, 139 out of 193 UN member states have recognised Palestinian statehood.
Israel has said that the four countries’ plan constituted a “prize for terrorism” that would reduce the chances of a negotiated resolution to the Gaza conflict. — Reuters
Thursday, 09 May 2024 3:49 PM MYT
DUBLIN, May 9 — Ireland, Spain and a number of other European Union member states are considering recognising a Palestinian state on May 21, according to a report by Ireland’s national broadcaster.
RTE News yesterday evening said contacts between Dublin and Madrid, and between Slovenia and Malta, had intensified with a view to the countries jointly recognising Palestinian statehood.
According to the report, the countries have been waiting for a vote by the United Nations General Assembly on May 10 which could lead to the recognition of Palestinians as qualified to become a full UN member.
In a joint statement on March 22, Spain, Ireland, Malta and Slovenia said they had agreed to take the first steps towards recognising a Palestinian state.
Spain and Ireland have long been champions of Palestinian rights. The efforts come as a mounting death toll in Gaza from Israel’s offensive to rout out Hamas prompts calls globally for a ceasefire and lasting solution for peace in the region.
Since 1988, 139 out of 193 UN member states have recognised Palestinian statehood.
Israel has said that the four countries’ plan constituted a “prize for terrorism” that would reduce the chances of a negotiated resolution to the Gaza conflict. — Reuters
Ireland was the last, last country in Western Europe to recognise the State of Israel, Very Grudgingly in 1996, 49 years after the existence of Israel.
ReplyDeleteNot surprising if Ireland recognises Palestine.
Ireland may even outright aid Hamas and break diplomatic relations with Israel, such is their extreme position , in terms of Western Europe.
Wow…
DeleteExtreme position!
Yr mfering definition, YES?
Spain's Leftie Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his wife are currently facing severe corruption scandals.
ReplyDeleteSiding with Hamas is another side diversion , same tactic like Netanyahu's diversion sl to stay in power.
Side diversion?
DeleteYr Yankee idol is the master of such art. Haven't u learnt?