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Norway, Ireland and Spain moved to recognise Palestinian statehood on Wednesday (May 22), following which Israel recalled its envoys from the first two nations.&nbsp;Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz directed the nation's envoys to both countries to return immediately.&nbsp;

“Ireland and Norway intend to send a message today to the Palestinians and the whole world: terrorism pays,” Katz said.

Israel continues to oppose statehood&nbsp;moves for Palestinians, warning that it will&nbsp;"lead to more terrorism, instability in the region and jeopardise any prospects for peace."&nbsp;

"Don’t be a pawn in the hands of Hamas," Israeli foreign ministry had said on May 21.&nbsp;

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere exuded confidence in the decisive step by saying that a two-state solution is in the best interest of Israel. He continued by saying that the recognition will come in effective from May 28.

Gahr Store earlier signaled readiness to recognise&nbsp;Palestine, noting, “The question is when and in what context,” in April.&nbsp;

The Irish government also recognised the state of Palestine on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez also officially recognised of Palestine to the Spanish parliament on Wednesday, describing it as the “only way” to resolve the ongoing war in Gaza that has left thousands of people dead.&nbsp;

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Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and Malta have been indicating their intentions to recognise Palestinian statehood.

This collective push comes in response to the rising death toll in Gaza, the latest toll being more than 35,000 people, and Israel's airstrikes in Rafah, a move by the Jewish nation to root out the Hamas militant group.&nbsp;

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It is worth mentioning that since 1988, 139 out of 193 UN member states have recognised Palestinian statehood.

<h2>Historical stance of Spain and Ireland for Palestine&nbsp;</h2>

Spain’s historical connections to the Middle East date back to the Franco dictatorship (1939-1975). Following the dictatorship's end, Spain established economic ties with Israel and diplomatic relations in 1986, subsequently positioning itself as a mediator in the Middle East.

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Meanwhile, for Ireland, support for Palestinian statehood comes in the backdrop of many Irish people drawing parallels between the settlement of European Jews in a majorly Muslim region and those of Protestants in predominantly Catholic Ireland.

Hamas is currently holding nearly 125 hostages taken during the October 7 assault. A total of 1,200 Israelis were killed in the unprecedented attack.

(With inputs from agencies)

Norway, Ireland and Spain moved to recognise Palestinian statehood on Wednesday (May 22), following which Israel recalled its envoys from the first two nations. Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz directed the nation's envoys to both countries to return immediately.

Norway, Ireland and Spain moved to recognise Palestinian statehood on Wednesday (May 22), following which Israel recalled its envoys from the first two nations. Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz directed the nation's envoys to both countries to return immediately. “Ireland and Norway intend to send a message today to the Palestinians and the whole world: terrorism pays,” Katz said. Israel continues to oppose statehood moves for Palestinians, warning that it will "lead to more terrorism, instability in the region and jeopardise any prospects for peace." "Don’t be a pawn in the hands of Hamas," Israeli foreign ministry had said on May 21. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere exuded confidence in the decisive step by saying that a two-state solution is in the best interest of Israel. He continued by saying that the recognition will come in effective from May 28. Gahr Store earlier signaled readiness to recognise Palestine, noting, “The question is when and in what context,” in April. The Irish government also recognised the state of Palestine on Wednesday. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez also officially recognised of Palestine to the Spanish parliament on Wednesday, describing it as the “only way” to resolve the ongoing war in Gaza that has left thousands of people dead. Also Read | Months before indictment, Judge found 'strong evidence' that Trump's 'intended' to hide classified documents Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and Malta have been indicating their intentions to recognise Palestinian statehood. This collective push comes in response to the rising death toll in Gaza, the latest toll being more than 35,000 people, and Israel's airstrikes in Rafah, a move by the Jewish nation to root out the Hamas militant group. Also Read | Arizona election interference case: Giuliani, Trump allies plead not guilty It is worth mentioning that since 1988, 139 out of 193 UN member states have recognised Palestinian statehood. Historical stance of Spain and Ireland for Palestine Spain’s historical connections to the Middle East date back to the Franco dictatorship (1939-1975). Following the dictatorship's end, Spain established economic ties with Israel and diplomatic relations in 1986, subsequently positioning itself as a mediator in the Middle East. Watch | Russia: Moscow hold nuke drills near Ukraine × Meanwhile, for Ireland, support for Palestinian statehood comes in the backdrop of many Irish people drawing parallels between the settlement of European Jews in a majorly Muslim region and those of Protestants in predominantly Catholic Ireland. Hamas is currently holding nearly 125 hostages taken during the October 7 assault. A total of 1,200 Israelis were killed in the unprecedented attack. (With inputs from agencies)

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South Africa requests new emergency measures over Israel's attacks on Rafah from the International Court of Justice. The measures form part of an ongoing case South Africa filed at the ICJ in December last year accusing Israel of violating the Genocide Convention during its offensive against Palestinians in Gaza.

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Israel on Thursday (May 16) slammed South Africa for its International Court of Justice (ICJ) case, alleging that the 'genocide' case was "presenting biased and false claims" that "rely on unreliable Hamas sources".

Kicking off the two-day&nbsp;hearing in The Hague, South Africa&nbsp;accused Israel of stepping up 'genocide' in Gaza and alleged "Israel's genocide has continued apace and has just reached a new and horrific stage".

Meanwhile, a statement from the Israel Foreign Ministry, as quoted by Reuters, said that "Israel acts in accordance with international law and its humanitarian obligations...while implementing measures to minimise harm to civilians and civilian facilities."

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It also called on the ICJ, also known as the World Court, "to reject South Africa's appeal and to bring the abuse of the Court to an end."

<h2>Order Ceasefire in Gaza, demands South Africa</h2>

South Africa has also implored the world court to order a ceasefire throughout Gaza.

Previously, in January, the ICJ had ordered Tel Aviv to do everything to prevent genocidal acts and enable humanitarian aid to Gaza.

However, the court, as per AFP, had stopped short of ordering a ceasefire.

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Now, South Africa contends that the current situation, most notably the operation in the crowded city of Rafah, where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have taken shelter, requires fresh ICJ action.

The Rafah campaign, argued Vaughan Lowe, a lawyer for South Africa, is "the last step in the destruction of Gaza and its Palestinian people".

"It was Rafah that brought South Africa to the court. But it is all Palestinians as a national, ethnical and racial group who need the protection from genocide that the court can order," he added.

However, Israel's foreign ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein in a statement slammed South Africa and said that the nation's "claims are both morally and factually distorted and constitute an abuse of the Genocide Convention and the ICJ."&nbsp;

Israel is scheduled to respond to South Africa's 'genocide' accusations on Friday (May 17).

(With inputs from agencies)

Israel on Thursday (May 16) slammed South Africa for its International Court of Justice (ICJ) case, alleging that the 'genocide' case was "presenting biased and false claims" that "rely on unreliable Hamas sources".

Israel on Thursday (May 16) slammed South Africa for its International Court of Justice (ICJ) case, alleging that the 'genocide' case was "presenting biased and false claims" that "rely on unreliable Hamas sources". Kicking off the two-day hearing in The Hague, South Africa accused Israel of stepping up 'genocide' in Gaza and alleged "Israel's genocide has continued apace and has just reached a new and horrific stage". Meanwhile, a statement from the Israel Foreign Ministry, as quoted by Reuters, said that "Israel acts in accordance with international law and its humanitarian obligations...while implementing measures to minimise harm to civilians and civilian facilities." Also read | House Republicans pass bill mandating weapons shipment to Israel It also called on the ICJ, also known as the World Court, "to reject South Africa's appeal and to bring the abuse of the Court to an end." Order Ceasefire in Gaza, demands South Africa South Africa has also implored the world court to order a ceasefire throughout Gaza. Previously, in January, the ICJ had ordered Tel Aviv to do everything to prevent genocidal acts and enable humanitarian aid to Gaza. However, the court, as per AFP, had stopped short of ordering a ceasefire. Also read | US blasts China after Putin-Xi meet, says 'you can't have it both ways' Now, South Africa contends that the current situation, most notably the operation in the crowded city of Rafah, where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have taken shelter, requires fresh ICJ action. The Rafah campaign, argued Vaughan Lowe, a lawyer for South Africa, is "the last step in the destruction of Gaza and its Palestinian people". "It was Rafah that brought South Africa to the court. But it is all Palestinians as a national, ethnical and racial group who need the protection from genocide that the court can order," he added. However, Israel's foreign ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein in a statement slammed South Africa and said that the nation's "claims are both morally and factually distorted and constitute an abuse of the Genocide Convention and the ICJ." Israel is scheduled to respond to South Africa's 'genocide' accusations on Friday (May 17). (With inputs from agencies)

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