Irish Examiner view: Real action must follow recognition

It is difficult to be optimistic about Ireland, Norway, and Spain’s bold, if belated, step of officially recognising the state of Palestine, but it does represent a glimmer of hope

The flag of Palestine (left) flying outside Leinster House, Dublin, following the decision by the Government to formally recognise the state of Palestine. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

As Ireland, Norway, and Spain officially recognised the state of Palestine, Israel continued its indefensible assault on Rafah in the Gaza Strip.

A global outcry following Sunday’s air strikes, which killed 45 people and injured many more, did nothing to stop Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s resolve to attempt to annihilate an entire people.