'We see you': Ireland to formally recognise state of PalestineMuireann DuffyUpdated: 10am. Ireland is to formally recognise Palestine as an independent state, Taoiseach Simon Harris has confirmed. "Today, Ireland, Norway and Spain are announcing that we recognise the state of Palestine. "I have instructed the immediate recall of Israel’s ambassadors to Ireland and Norway for consultations in light of these countries' decisions to recognise a Palestinian state," Israel Katz said in a post on X. The Palestinian Authority and Hamas have both welcomed the announcements by Ireland, Spain and Norway.

Source: Irish Independent May 22, 2024 07:34 UTC