The Republic of Ireland has officially recognised the state of Palestine, Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced. Harris described the move as motivated by his country’s belief in “freedom and justice as fundamental principles of international law”. At an address at Government Buildings in Dublin, he said: “We said the point of recognising the state of Palestine was coming closer, that point has now arrived. “Today, Ireland, Norway and Spain are announcing that we recognise the state of Palestine. “Each of us will now undertake whatever national steps are necessary to give effect to that decisio…
