 "In Graphics | Why are Spain, Ireland and Norway recognising Palestine now?")
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, there is a ray of hope for Palestinians.
Spain, Ireland and Norway have all said they will recognise a Palestinian state on 28 May.
The development in the backdrop of international outrage continuing to mount over Israel’s conduct of its war in which tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed.
Just seven of the 27-nation European Union officially recognise a Palestinian state.
This despite 140 of the about 190 countries in the UN already doing so.
The move also comes as a fresh blow to Israel — whose leader reacted in predictable fury.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that “the intention of several European countries to recognise a Palestinian state is a reward for terrorism.”
He said “Eighty per cent of the Palestinians in Judea and Samaria (West Bank) support the terrible massacre of 7 October. This evil must not be given a state. This will be a terrorist state.”
But why is this happening now? What could be the fallout of this move? Which nations recognise the Palestinian state? And where does India stand?
Let’s take a closer look
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