Israel Recalls Ireland, Norway, Spain Envoys Over Palestine
- Three countries will recognize a Palestinian state this month
- Move shows Gaza war’s brought Palestinian issue to the fore
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Israel recalled its ambassadors to Ireland, Norway and Spain after they announced they would recognize a Palestinian state.
The co-ordinated moves by the European nations underscores how Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza is focusing global attention on the issue of statehood for Palestinians and hurting Israel’s relations with the rest of the world.