Spain, Ireland and Norway have made good their threat as the European countries have formally recognised the Palestinian state. The move has angered Israel and led to the withdrawal of its ambassadors from the three countries. The three countries said the recognition of Palestinian State was an attempt to refocus attention on efforts to find a political solution to the …

Ireland, Spain, and Norway have announced they will formally recognise a Palestinian state on 28 May, triggering an immediate response from Israel, which is recalling its ambassadors from Dublin, Madrid, and Oslo. The three European governments made the long-awaited announcements in coordinated moves yesterday morning that they said were intended to support a two-state solution and foster peace in the …