Irish and Spanish leaders set to speak on Wednesday morning amid warning from Israel that recognition would play into the hands of Hamas
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Ireland and Spain are expected to announce plans to formally recognise a Palestinian state on Wednesday, according to multiple reports, amid warnings from Israel that recognition will “fuel extremism and instability”.
The three Irish government leaders – premier Simon Harris, deputy premier Micheál Martin and minister Eamon Ryan are due to hold a press conference on Wednesday morning. They had earlier signalled the government would make the move to recognise Palestinian statehood by the end of May.
Continue reading…Irish and Spanish leaders set to speak on Wednesday morning amid warning from Israel that recognition would play into the hands of HamasSee all our Middle East coverageIreland and Spain are expected to announce plans to formally recognise a Palestinian state on Wednesday, according to multiple reports, amid warnings from Israel that recognition will “fuel extremism and instability”.The three Irish government leaders – premier Simon Harris, deputy premier Micheál Martin and minister Eamon Ryan are due to hold a press conference on Wednesday morning. They had earlier signalled the government would make the move to recognise Palestinian statehood by the end of May. Continue reading…