In a significant move, three European countries have signaled their readiness to recognize Palestine as an independent state. Following a meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Norway joined Spain and Ireland in expressing their commitment to acknowledging Palestine's statehood.

Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez affirmed Spain's intent to recognize Palestine "as soon as possible," echoing sentiments shared by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoer. Both leaders emphasized their countries' preparedness to extend recognition to Palestine, aligning with other nations that have taken similar steps.

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris echoed this sentiment, stating that Ireland stands prepared to recognize Palestine. The announcement comes as part of a collective initiative involving Spain and several other European countries.

This development follows earlier pledges from European nations Malta and Slovenia, who announced their intentions to recognize Palestine as a state following discussions among their respective leaders and counterparts from Spain, Ireland, and Norway.

The growing momentum toward recognizing Palestine's statehood underscores a concerted effort among European countries to support the aspirations of the Palestinian people and contribute to diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.