Recognition of Palestine aims to create momentum towards peace, says Taoiseach

Recognition of Palestine aims to create momentum towards peace, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Simon Harris said the decision is part of efforts ‘to try and create momentum towards a peace process’ (PA)

Ireland’s recognition of the state of Palestine aims to create a “momentum towards a peace process” with Israel, Taoiseach Simon Harris has said.

On Wednesday, Ireland announced its recognition of the state of Palestine in a joint move with Norway and Spain.

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