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Edited by Owen Amos
All times stated are UK
What does Israel say?
Norway, Spain, and Ireland are yet to make their announcements. But Israel has already reacted.
In a post on X, Israel’s foreign ministry says recognising a Palestinian state “will lead to more terrorism, instability in the region and jeopardize any prospects for peace”.
"Don’t be a pawn in the hands of Hamas," it says.
"Progress can only be achieved through direct negotiations within a wider regional context."
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Image caption: A woman with a Palestinian flag in Texas this week
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In the next hour or so, we are expecting Norway, Ireland and Spain to announce plans to formally recognise Palestine as a state.
Countries supporting the creation of a Palestinian state believe it will help progress peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians.
But Israel says it will only increase instability.
Stay with us as we bring you all the latest news and analysis from around Europe and the world.
