Middle East Crisis Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize a Palestinian State, a Blow to Israel

The New York Times

The New York Times

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While some 140 countries — more than two-thirds of the United Nations — recognize a Palestinian state, Wednesday's cascade of announcements could build momentum at a time when even close allies of Israel have piled on criticism for its conduct in Gaza.
The Manila Times
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As Israel condemned Wednesday's joint declaration by Norway, Ireland and Spain that they would each formally recognize a Palestinian state, the announcement sparked jubilation among many Palestinians.
Haaretz
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Almost as many United Nations member states now recognize Palestine as recognize Israel, though powerful Western nations including the U.S., the U.K., France and Germany are among those never to have recognized Palestine.
Newsweek
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The three countries recognised a Palestinian state with its borders to be demarcated as they were prior to 1967, with Jerusalem as the capital of both Israel and Palestine.
The Gazette

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