Ireland, Spain, and several other European Union member states are considering the possibility of recognizing the Palestinian state on May 21st, Reuters reports.
According to RTE News, Dublin and Madrid, as well as Slovenia and Malta, have intensified contacts with each other with the aim of jointly recognizing Palestinian statehood.
According to the broadcaster’s information, these countries expect a vote at the United Nations General Assembly on May 10th, which could lead to the recognition of Palestinians’ right to full membership in the UN.
Israel has already stated that the plan of the four countries is a “reward for terrorism” that will reduce the chances of a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Gaza. Since 1988, 139 out of 193 UN member states have recognized Palestinian statehood.
Recently, the media reported that the government of Spain, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, will make a decision to recognize the Palestinian state in the coming weeks, regardless of whether other EU countries join Madrid’s move.
