DaysofPal – Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and Norway have reiterated their call to grant Palestine full membership in the United Nations, framing it as a practical step toward advancing the two-state solution.
In a joint statement issued Wednesday evening—marking one year since their formal recognition of the State of Palestine—the four countries reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the creation of an independent, viable Palestinian state with territorial continuity, based on internationally recognized borders, including the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The statement was released on the sidelines of the “Madrid+ Group” meeting, where the participating nations stressed that reviving the political process is now an urgent necessity. They emphasized that recognizing Palestine is no longer just a symbolic or moral position but a concrete step needed to overcome the current political deadlock and renew hope in achieving the two-state solution.
The statement also highlighted the evolving international context—particularly in light of the ongoing Israeli military campaign in Gaza—as underscoring the need for a just and lasting resolution. It noted that the upcoming international peace conference, scheduled for 17 June under United Nations auspices and co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, presents a critical opportunity to advance a political settlement.
In conclusion, the four European nations urged the international community to take decisive action by individually recognizing the State of Palestine and supporting its full membership in the United Nations. They also called for renewed efforts toward a comprehensive agreement based on mutual recognition and respect for international law.
This renewed push builds on the countries’ previous steps, including formal recognition of Palestine by Spain, Ireland, and Norway—demonstrating their firm support for Palestinian national rights in global forums.
While over 140 countries worldwide already recognize the State of Palestine, full UN membership remains contingent on approval by the UN Security Council, where any of the five permanent members hold veto power and can block the motion.
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