MADRID — Norway, Ireland and Spain announced on Wednesday that they would recognize a Palestinian state from May 28, prompting delight from Palestinian leaders and fury from Israel.

The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) hailed the move as "historical," while Hamas said the "important step" was "the direct result" of Palestinian "brave resistance."

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details