Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognize a Palestinian state
Norway, Ireland and Spain said on Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state, in a historic but largely symbolic move, but one that prompted Israel to recall its ambassadors from each of the three countries.
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Norway, Ireland and Spain said on Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state, in a historic but largely symbolic move, but one that prompted Israel to recall its ambassadors from each of the three countries.