Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital ‘only route to peace’: Spain

The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has been speaking on the country’s recognition of a Palestinian state.

“The recognition of the state of Palestine is not only a matter of historical justice, but we are all aiming at establishing peace,” he said.

“The only route towards establishing peace is the establishment of a Palestinian state, living side by side with the state of Israel.”

“The state of Palestine must be viable, with the West Bank and Gaza connected by a corridor and with East Jerusalem as its capital,” said Sanchez.

“It must be unified under the legitimate government of the Palestine National Authority.”