Bassem Naim, a senior member of Hamas’ political bureau, has said that European recognition of the Palestinian state is a “turning point in the international position” on the issue, Al Jazeera reports.
He said it was the “brave resistance” of the Palestinian people that spurred Norway, Ireland and Spain to announce that they will recognise Palestine as a state.
“These successive recognitions are the direct result of this brave resistance and the legendary steadfastness of the Palestinian people,” he told AFP.
“We believe this will be a turning point in the international position on the Palestinian issue.”