Israel-Hamas War
Ireland among four EU states to call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Ireland, Spain, Malta and Slovenia said they are ready to recognise the state of Palestine ‘when the circumstances are right’
Ireland, Spain, Malta and Slovenia have issued a joint statement saying they are ready to recognise the state of Palestine “when the circumstances are right” and called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza.
The statement echoes previous EU talking points on a two-state solution and the readiness for recognising statehood, but goes further than the immediate humanitarian pause leading to a ceasefire as demanded by member states late Thursday evening.
“We are agreed that the ...