Palestinian Authority, Hamas welcome European nations' state recognition

Reuters

22 May, 2024, 02:50 pm

Last modified: 22 May, 2024, 02:54 pm

Palestinian Authority, Hamas welcome European nations' state recognition

Reuters

22 May, 2024, 02:50 pm

Last modified: 22 May, 2024, 02:54 pm

The Palestinian flag flies after being raised by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in a ceremony the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations in Manhattan, New York September 30, 2015. Photo: REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/ File Photo

The Palestinian flag flies after being raised by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in a ceremony the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations in Manhattan, New York September 30, 2015. Photo: REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/ File Photo

The Palestinian Authority and its rival group Hamas both welcomed on Wednesday the recognition of a Palestinian state by Ireland, Spain and Norway.

The Palestinian Authority exercises limited self-rule in the West Bank territory while Hamas runs Gaza.

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