Politics

Simon Harris to press EU leaders on recognising Palestinian state

The taoiseach will use his first Brussels summit to try get his counterparts to back Ireland and Spain in recognising statehood

Simon Harris said he would also support further EU sanctions on Iran following the country’s foiled drone and missile strikes on Israel. Picture: PA

The Taoiseach is to press his EU counterparts to get on board with recognising Palestinian statehood at his first Brussels summit.

Simon Harris said he would also support further EU sanctions on Iran following the country’s foiled drone and missile strikes on Israel last weekend.

Describing the Middle East as in “turmoil”, Harris he said he would press for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages taken prisoner on October 7 ...