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Spain, Ireland, and Norway officially recognize Palestinian state

The move, which Israel has criticized, will see increased diplomatic relations with the Palestinian Authority, and Spain announced that it would recognize east Jerusalem as the Palestinian capital.

By REUTERS
28/05/2024

Spain's foreign minister condemns 'scandalous' Israeli flamenco video posted by Israel Katz

"We are not going to fall into provocations. The video is scandalous and execrable," Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares told a news conference in Brussels.

By REUTERS
26/05/2024

Palestinian PM: European countries are encouraged to recognize Palestinian state

"This is again hopefully a source of encouragement for these countries to take the necessary courageous step,"  Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority Mohammad Mustafa said.

By REUTERS
26/05/2024

Israel's Labor Party official slams Spanish PM for unilateral recognition of Palestine

Hermoni called the move a "windfall for the terrorist organizations that wish upon our demise."

Cultural fusion: An Israeli dances flamenco

Spanish-based Israeli flamenco dancer Yarden Amir mixes it with Andalusian music.

25/05/2024
 Foreign Minister Israel Katz speaks at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on February 16

FM Katz severs connection between Spain's representation in Israel and Palestinians

Katz ordered the measure two days after Spain, Ireland and Norway announced they would unilaterally recognize Palestine as a state, a measure that officially goes into effect on May 28.

Dear Europeans: Don't be naive, Oct. 7 can happen to you too

Support for a Palestinian state strengthens the terrorists working to destroy Israel. So be sure that after the monsters are done with us, you will find them on your doorstep.

By DANIELLE ROTH-AVNERI
24/05/2024

Chikli slams Spanish prime minister's decision as 'folly and heartlessness' at Madrid conference

This week, the third-largest right-wing party in Spain, VOX, held its annual conference in Madrid.

 From top left: The flags of Norway, Spain, Palestine and the Republic of Ireland (illustrative)

Jewish, pro-Israel groups: Spain, Ireland, Norway rewarding Hamas

Action and Communication on the Middle East (ACOM) said that the move to recognize a "fiction" was Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's "latest ploy" to distract from corruption in his government.

Ireland & Palestine - A brief history

The Irish nationalist movement has long viewed the Palestinian cause through a similar lens of seeking to overthrow what they see as oppressive colonizers and achieve independent statehood.

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