Norway formally starts process of recognising an independent Palestinian state

Despite staunch opposition from an enraged Israel, Norway on Tuesday began formally recognising an independent Palestinian state, with Spain and Ireland set to follow suit later in the day.

"Norway's formal recognition of Palestine as a state will enter into force on Tuesday 28 May 2024," the Norwegian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. "A number of other like minded European countries will also formally recognise Palestine on that same date".