reland, Spain and Norway have said they will recognise a Palestinian state on 28 May, prompting an angry response from Israel, which said it amounted to a "reward for terrorism" and recalled its ambassadors from the three countries' capitals.
The decision infuriated Israel, which says recognising a Palestinian state amounts to rewarding Hamas militants for the 7 October attack that triggered Israel's offensive against the Palestinian militant group in Gaza.
"The intention of several European countries to recognise a Palestinian state is a reward for terrorism," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement.
Read more: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/severe-consequences-israel-responds-after-countries-recognise-palestinian-state/z4ec7882c
The decision infuriated Israel, which says recognising a Palestinian state amounts to rewarding Hamas militants for the 7 October attack that triggered Israel's offensive against the Palestinian militant group in Gaza.
"The intention of several European countries to recognise a Palestinian state is a reward for terrorism," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement.
Read more: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/severe-consequences-israel-responds-after-countries-recognise-palestinian-state/z4ec7882c
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