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.