The recognition of a Palestinian state it’s only “fair” for the Palestinian people, the Spanish Foreign Minister said from Brussels today Jose Manuel Albarez.

“Palestinians have the right to have a state, just as the Israelis have this right,” clarified the Spanish Foreign Minister, during a press conference alongside the Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafawho said Madrid’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state represents “an important boost for peace and stability in the region.”

Spain, which has been trying to influence other capitals for months, made this decision together with Ireland and Norway, which however does not belong to the EU. Their recognition of a Palestinian state will be raised effective Wednesday, May 28.

The Palestinian Prime Minister welcomed this decision calling on all European countries to follow this example. “I think it’s the right decision to make,” he commented. “This is the beginning of a new phase.”

The issue is dividing the European Union, which has been struggling to find a common ground since the start of the war in Gaza.

Mohamed Mustafa will travel to Madrid on Wednesday where will be accepted by the Spanish authorities, “as an equal”, according to Alvarez, the day after Madrid recognized a Palestinian state.

The two men reiterated their call for an immediate ceasefire, with Mustafa insisting the international community “demands” it now.

“I think it’s time to raise our voices a little more and demand a ceasefire, I think it’s time to end the war,” the Palestinian prime minister said.

The war in the Gaza Strip was sparked by an unprecedented attack by Hamas on October 7, which resulted in the deaths of more than 1,170 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official figures.

The military operation launched in retaliation by Israel in the Gaza Strip has resulted in death almost 36,000 peoplethe vast majority of them civilians, according to the Hamas Health Ministry.