Ireland, Norway and Spain announced a plan to recognize a Palestinian state from May 28.

Ireland will recognize the Palestinian state, Prime Minister Simon Harris has announced, adding that he expects other countries to follow Ireland, Spain and Norway in the coming weeks.

“Today Ireland, Norway and Spain announce that they recognize the state of Palestine,” Harris said during a press conference, calling it “a historic day, important for Ireland and Palestine.”

“Now each of us will take whatever steps are necessary at national level to put this decision into effect,” added the Irish Prime Minister.

“I am convinced that other countries will follow us and take this important step in the coming weeks,” he noted.

According to the BBC, the Irish Foreign Minister confirmed that Dublin’s recognition will come into effect on May 28, as will Norway and Spain.

Spain – Norway

Spain and Norway have announced that they will recognize the existence of a Palestinian state as of Tuesday, May 28.

The Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gar Stere announced that his country would recognize the existence of a Palestinian state as of May 28.

“The government has decided to recognize the state of Palestine,” Stere said at a press conference in Oslo, clarifying that the decision will take effect on May 28.

The Norwegian prime minister addressed on this occasion a “strong appeal” to other countries to do the same.

“We must keep alive the only alternative that offers a political solution for Israelis and Palestinians alike: two states living side by side in peace and security,” noted the Norwegian prime minister.

Stere condemned Hamas again and assured that the recognition of Palestine is a means of supporting the moderate forces that are losing ground in this protracted and brutal conflict.

It also sends a strong message to other countries to follow Norway’s example and recognize the state of Palestine: “This could ultimately make it possible to restart the process towards a two-state solution and give it a new impetus,” he added. noting that the war in Gaza has made it abundantly clear that the achievement of peace and stability must rest on the resolution of the Palestinian issue.

The goal is to have a Palestinian state that is politically coherent and flows from the Palestinian Authority, he continued.

We believe that the two-state solution is in Israel’s interest, he also noted.

At Madridthe Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchezsays Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “still playing it on deaf ears… He’s still bombing hospitals and schools and punishing women and children with hunger and cold.”

“The two-state solution risks never existing,” he adds.

“We cannot allow that. We have an obligation to act. In Palestine as in Ukraine without double standards. We need to send humanitarian aid and help refugees we are already doing it. But more needs to be done. This recognition is not against Israel, it is not against the Jews. What was said is not in favor of Hamas. This recognition is not against anyone, it is for or in favor of peace and coexistence,” Sanchez said.