Spain’s PM says Madrid will recognize Palestinian state in Gaza, West Bank with East Jerusalem as its capital
MADRID – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says Madrid will recognize a Palestinian state including the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, unified under the Palestinian Authority with East Jerusalem as its capital.
In a televised address, he says Spain will not recognize any changes to Palestinian borders after 1967 unless all the parties agree on them.
“This is a historic decision that has one goal: to contribute to achieving peace between Israelis and Palestinians,” he says.
The Spanish government will formally approve the recognition later today.
????️ Pedro Sánchez anuncia también en inglés el reconocimiento oficial del Estado de Palestina por parte de España pic.twitter.com/cuFm3Wnl9S
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