By Muslim Mirror Staff
The leaders of Norway, Ireland and Spain have said their countries will formally recognise Palestine as a state next week for the sake of “peace in the Middle East“, prompting Israel to immediately recall its envoys.
Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said on Wednesday that a two-state solution was in Israel’s best interest and the recognition of Palestinian statehood would come as of May 28.
In a press conference, Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said, “We are confident that more countries will join us in this step”.
“There can be no peace without equality, and it is important that our decision is not misinterpreted,” he added.
He called for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the entry of more aid.
The Palestinian Presidency said, “We highly value the contribution of this decision from Norway in consecrating the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination on their land and in taking actual steps to support the implementation of the two-state solution,” Wafa News Agency reported.
On the other hand, Israel summoned its ambassadors to Ireland and Norway “to conduct emergency consultations” after these two countries moved towards recognizing the State of Palestine.
Taking to X, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said, “Today I am sending a strongly worded message to Ireland and Norway: Israel will not remain silent on this. I issued instructions for the return of the Israeli ambassadors in Dublin and Oslo to Israel for further consultations.”
The three European countries will formally enact recognition on May 28 despite Israel’s warnings of the consequences. ( With Agencies Inputs)