Spain: Clear Signs That Europe is Ready to Recognize Palestinian State

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday said there were “clear signs” in Europe that countries in the region were prepared to recognize a Palestinian state.
Sanchez had earlier met with his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo amid his diplomatic campaign to garner support for the recognition of Palestinian statehood.
Spain, Ireland, Malta and Slovenia announced last month they would jointly work toward recognition of a Palestinian state.
Israel told the four EU countries their initiative would amount to a “prize for terrorism” that would reduce the chances of a negotiated resolution to the generations-old conflict.