Ireland intends to recognize a Palestinian state

Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin announced on Tuesday in Dublin that his country intends to move towards recognizing a Palestinian state in the coming weeks.

Martin stated that he would formally propose to the government the recognition of a Palestinian state following wider international discussions.

Addressing the Irish Parliament, he said, "There is no doubt in anyone's mind among you that recognizing a Palestinian state will happen."

He emphasized that postponing recognition is no longer convincing or defensible.

AFP