Norway is formally recognising Palestine as a state. Ireland, Spain to follow

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“There cannot be peace in the Middle East if there is no recognition,” the Norwegian prime minister said.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says Norway is formally recognising Palestine as a state.He said the Scandinavian country would recognise a Palestinian state as of May 28.

“The terror has been committed by Hamas and militant groups who are not supporters of a two-state solution and the state of Israel,” the Norwegian government leader said.

 

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