Spain to Recognize Palestinian State on May 28th, Urges EU to Back ICJ

May 27, 2024, 07:10 AM

Spain will recognize the Palestinian state next Tuesday, May 28th, joining 143 other countries that have already done so, according to Spain's Foreign Minister, Jose Manuel Albares. In addition, Albares stated that he will ask the other 26 European Union member states to officially back the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and take steps to ensure Israel respects its decisions. This announcement was made during a news conference with the Palestinian Prime Minister.