Irish Examiner view: Fitting Ireland at the fore of recognition

With the Government's move to recognising Palestine, the country must conceive a future without Hamas in order to be a viable state in the future

Taoiseach Simon Harris with Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez at Government Buildings last month. Picture: Government Information Service

The war being conducted by Israel in Gaza has dominated the headlines to such an extent in recent months that nobody can reasonably claim ignorance of events in the region.

As a result, there are opinions circulating everywhere when it comes to taking a position on Palestine — from the Eurovision contest ongoing in Malmö to athletes and sporting organisations.