We can now bring you a statement from the Palestinian foreign ministry, which is based in the West Bank.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates welcomes the decisions taken by the Spain, Norway and Ireland to recognise the State of Palestine,” it says.
“With this significant step, Spain, Norway and Ireland have once again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to the two-state solution and to delivering the long overdue justice to the Palestinian people.
“Further, the recognitions of Spain, Norway and Ireland, are in line with international law and all United Nations relevant resolutions, which will in turn contribute positively to all international efforts towards ending the Israeli Illegal occupation and achieving peace and stability in the region.”
The statement goes on to call for other states to “take this principled decision as soon as possible”.
Source Agencies
