Spain Recognizes Palestinian State Amid EU-Israel Rift

Spain's prime minister announced that the nation's Cabinet would recognize a Palestinian state, highlighting a growing rift with Israel within the European Union. Concurrently, Ireland and Norway were also set to officially recognize Palestine, joining dozens of other countries, though major Western powers remain abstinent.

Spain's prime minister said Tuesday the nation's Cabinet was to recognise a Palestinian state as a European Union rift with Israel widened. Ireland and Norway were also to make official their recognition of a Palestinian state later in the day. While dozens of countries have recognised a Palestinian state, none of the major Western powers has done so.