‘We respect you’: Ireland’s PM announces formal recognition of Palestine

Ireland’s prime minister, Simon Harris, announced his country’s decision to recognise Palestine in the Dáil on Tuesday, a week after Dublin joined Spain and Norway, pledging to do so.
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Addressing parliamentarians, Harris said: ‘Recognition is a message for those in Palestine who advocate for a future of peace and democracy.’ After he concluded his speech the chamber gave a round of applause.

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