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The Prime Minister of Ireland, Simon Harris, told journalists in Dublin that the decision was made because of his country’s understanding of the struggle for international recognition, adding that it was based on “lasting peace”.
The move has created more push north of the border, with Mr Robertson posting on X, formerly Twitter, that the UK should follow suit.
“Recognition of the State of Palestine is very welcome by Ireland, Spain and Norway,” he said.
“It is high time that the UK Government did the same as the Labor Party to give an unequivocal commitment to support the move now.”
Former prime minister Humza Yousaf joined Mr Robertson, who has consistently pushed for a cease-fire in Gaza since the conflict began last year, and praised the “courageous moral leadership” of the three countries.
“It’s time for other governments to stop paying lip service to a two-state solution,” he posted.
“The UK Government must now officially recognize the state of Palestine.”
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A very welcome recognition by Ireland, Spain and Norway of the State of Palestine. It is high time for the UK Government to do the same and the Labor Party to give an unequivocal commitment to support the movement now. #Palestine https://t.co/DtT90mh44E
— Angus Robertson (@AngusRobertson) May 22, 2024
Scottish Green external affairs spokesman Ross Greer said: “I am pleased that so many European countries are finally joining the vast majority of the world in recognizing the plight of Palestine.
“As one of the countries most responsible for the decades of injustice inflicted on Palestinians, I hope that the UK will now join in that recognition and begin to undo the damage it has done.
“The refusal to recognize Palestine by a handful of powerful countries led by the United States and the UK has not only been shameful, it has made the situation worse.
“It has been used to undermine the Palestinian people and their efforts to achieve liberation and lasting peace.”
The UK Government has been contacted for comment.
