After Ireland & Norway, Spain Officially Recognizes Palestinian State

By Staff, Agencies

Spain has officially recognized a Palestinian state within the pre-1967 borders, with East Al-Quds as its capital and including the Gaza Strip.

The announcement by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez solidifies Spain's position, insisting that any changes to the 1967 borders must be mutually agreed upon by all parties involved.

The decision, made public last week, came into effect on Tuesday. Prime Minister Sánchez underscored Spain’s stance, stating, "Spain will not recognize the changes to the borders established in 1967 unless they are accepted by all parties."

This diplomatic move aligns Spain with Ireland and Norway, who also recognized a Palestinian state under the same terms, effective on Tuesday. These countries' decisions are the result of Madrid’s lobbying efforts to rally European support for the recognition of Palestinian statehood.