A gloating Hamas has hailed Ireland, Norway and Spain‘s decision to recognise a Palestinian state as an ‘important step’ – as Israel lashed out, accusing the European countries of a ‘twisted’ move that ‘rewards terrorism’.
The decision from the three nations comes more than seven months into the devastating Gaza war and after Hamas’ deadly October 7 terror attack.
Ireland, Norway and Spain said they would formally recognise the State of Palestine on May 28, bringing the number of UN countries that do to 146.
Israel strongly opposes the move, arguing that it amounts to ‘rewarding terrorism’ after the Palestinian terror group Hamas launched its unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel which sparked the bloodiest ever Gaza war.
But Hamas welcomed the decision and urged other countries to follow suit.
‘We consider this an important step towards affirming our right to our land,’ it said, calling ‘on countries around the world to recognise our legitimate national rights’.




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