Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide announced Wednesday morning at a press conference that their country will recognize Palestine as a state from May 28, the territorial demarcation between Palestine and Israel being based on pre-June 4 borders. , 1967, when Israel captured the Gaza Strip from Egypt and the West Bank and East Jerusalem from Jordan during the Six-Day War.
In recent weeks, Ireland has discussed the potential timing of recognition of a Palestinian state in a series of meetings with the governments of Spain, Slovenia, Belgium, Norway and Malta, all of which largely share Ireland’s view that the EU as a whole should recognize a Palestinian state. .
Anticipating Dublin’s decision, the Israeli Foreign Ministry released a video criticizing Ireland for allegedly playing into the hands of Hamas.
“The fact that Hamas leaders are thanking you should serve as a wake-up call,” the Israeli government video chides in the message pointed at Ireland.
Until now, Sweden was the only EU member to unilaterally recognize Palestine as a state. Several other European countries took this position before joining the EU.
Although none of the G7 countries recognize Palestine, more than 140 of the 193 members of the United Nations do.
This article has been updated with additional information.
CORRECTION: This article has been updated to correct the number of UN member countries.
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