Palestinian state recognition by European countries a ‘courageous decision,’ PA says

On Sunday, the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority praised the “courageous decision” taken by Spain, Ireland and Norway to recognize the Palestinian state last week. Mohammad Mustafa, who was in Brussels to attend a meeting with international donors, said he was grateful that the three had effectively joined 143 other countries that backed a Palestinian bid to become a full United Nations (UN) members in a resolution earlier in May.