Spain, Ireland and Norway They are the first three countries in Europe that are in favor of recognizing Palestine as State, as announced this Wednesday. Some countries in the European Union (EU) have tried to position themselves in favor of the Palestinian people since the beginning of the war in Loop; However, within the European organization there is a fracture regarding the issue.
Pedro Sánchez, the president of Spain, has already indicated that work has been done for “many months” to get the 27 member states to ask for “a ceasefire in Loop“He also reiterated that accepting Palestine as State “it is not enough” and that we must continue supporting the solution to the conflict with Israel.
Sánchez announced that Spain will recognize the Palestinian State on May 28. Ireland and Norway will also do so. In response, Israel recalled its ambassadors in the three countries for consultations.
During Sánchez’s speech in front of the Spanish parliament, he noted that the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahuputs “in danger” the solution to the conflict in Gaza, which is why he called for action and accept Palestine and its people as members of the European Union.
For his part, Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said that recognize Palestine as a state It is the “only credible path to peace and security for Israel and Palestine, and for their people.”
Spain, Ireland and Norway hope to be imitated by other European countries such as Germany, Slovenia and Malta, who have positioned themselves in favor of the Palestinian peoplebut there is resistance from other EU members. France It is one of the countries with a negative stance, among the 27 member countries of the EU.
This announcement comes a few days after the International Criminal Court would request capture order against Benjamin Netanyahu and three senior Hamas officials in Gaza. The arrest warrants have been requested for war crimes committed by both.
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