The European Union says it is prepared to recognize a Palestinian state in the wake of a groundswell of international support for the Palestinians.
The European Union says it is prepared to recognize a Palestinian state in the wake of a groundswell of international support for the Palestinians. In a statement issued on Monday, the EU Foreign Affairs Council said it "reiterates its readiness, when appropriate, to recognize a Palestinian state," wrote the Israeli newspaper Ha'aretz. The EU also said such a state had to be “contiguous and viable.” Brazil and Argentina recently recognized Palestine, and Uruguay and France have pledged that they will follow suit.EU Says Ready to Recognize Palestine, When Appropriate
