There is momentum for recognising a Palestinian state but doubts remain over whether it would help resolve the decades-long conflict
The flags of Norway, South Africa, Palestine, Ireland, and Spain, at an entrance of Ramallah city in the occupied West Bank The three countries join more than 140 countries in formally supporting Palestinian self-determination, putting pressure on others who have said they support a Palestinian state, including the UK, France and Germany.
The move by Spain, Ireland and Norway on Tuesday prompted fury from Israel as it slips further into international isolation as a result of itsThe Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, said Spain’s decision was “based on respect for international law and the defence of the rules-based international order”, and that recognising a Palestinian state was “the only route to peace” in the Middle East.
“Recognising the state of Palestine is about what happens after that war ends,” says Dr HA Hellyer, a senior associate fellow at Rusi and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Recognising Palestinian statehood may also create better accountability and put more pressure on Israel to end the war. Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science , and Professor in Contemporary Middle East Studies said Tuesday was important because Ireland, Spain and Norway are close allies of the United States – a key ally of Israel – and also had good relations with Israel.
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