Following an announcement by Norway, Ireland and Spain that they intend to recognize Palestine as an independent state, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell continues to speak out in favor of a two-state solution in the Middle East.
“I take note of today’s announcement by two EU Member States – Ireland and Spain – and by Norway on the recognition of the State of Palestine,” he wrote in a post on social media platform X.
“Within the framework of the Common Foreign and Security Policy, I will work relentlessly with all Member States to promote a common EU position based on a two-state solution,” he added.
A two-state solution refers to an independent Palestinian state coexisting peacefully with Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is against a two-state solution, as is the Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement.
