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Ireland, Spain, and Norway condemn Israel’s ongoing attacks on Rafah

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Three European nations which are set to recognise Palestine as a state on Tuesday have condemned Israel’s ongoing attacks on Rafah. The foreign ministers of Ireland, Norway and Spain, held a joint presser in Brussels where they spoke about the need for a two-state solution to the conflict. They also accused Israel of breaching international humanitarian law by refusing to stop its deadly strikes on Rafah. Ireland’s Foreign Minister said the recognition of a Palestinian state would lead to reaching a political solution. Michael Martin also accused Israel of violating the International Criminal Court’s ruling, ordering its military to stop its offensive in Rafah. Spain’s Foreign Minister also urged Israel […]

Norway will recognise Palestinian statehood on May 28

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The government of Norway has announced it is formally recognising an independent Palestinian state, which will enter into force next Tuesday. Israel has strongly opposed the move. Several other European countries including Ireland and Spain are expected to follow suit. The Norwegian Prime Minister says this sends a strong message on where the country stands on Israel’s devastating war on Gaza. Israel has recalled its envoys to Ireland and Norway in response. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has banned Al Jazeera in Israel, that’s why we’re reporting from the Jordanian capital, Amman, where Imran Khan is standing by. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us […]