Spain and Ireland, along with Slovenia and Malta, have reportedly agreed to take the first steps towards recognition of a Palestinian state, seeing a two-state solution as essential for lasting peace. In the wake of the Gaza conflict, support for Palestine has been gaining momentum.

Joining the discussion: 

• Dr. Mustafa Barghouti is founder of the Palestinian National Initiative
• Edmund Ghareeb is an academic and Middle East analyst. 
• Said Arikat is the Washington correspondent for the Palestinian newspaper, Al-Quds Daily.  
• Amotz Asa-El is a senior commentator with The Jerusalem Post, and a research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute.

#ICC Prosecutor @KarimKhanQC announces applications for arrest warrants in relation to Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant in the context of the situation in the State of #Palestine ⤵️https://t.co/WqDZecXFZq pic.twitter.com/bxqLWc5M6u

— Int'l Criminal Court (@IntlCrimCourt) May 20, 2024

BREAKING:

Spain, Ireland, Malta and Slovenia to recognize the State of Palestine on May 21. pic.twitter.com/OA2FLeTPli

— Globe Eye News (@GlobeEyeNews) May 10, 2024