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  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY There will be times this year when it feels as if you are going over old ground, but there are good cosmic reasons for that. If you get the chance to finish a project you previously gave up on you can and must get it done now. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): The sun moves into your sign tomorrow and a new solar year gets under way, so put the negative things that occurred over the previous 12 months out of your mind and be positive in word and deed. It’s all good and about to get even better. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): You may not see eye-to-eye with a friend or colleague today but that does not mean you have to be enemies. The world is a big enough place to accommodate all shades of opinion, so agree to disagree and move on from there. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): The sun’s change of signs tomorrow will improve your mood greatly but you don’t have to wait 24 hours to enjoy yourself. Get out and about and show the world you have not lost your sparkle, that y...

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Ireland, Spain, and Norway Recognize Palestinian State: A Historic Move

                             

In a significant and historic development, Ireland, Spain, and Norway have officially recognized the state of Palestine. The move has drawn both praise and criticism from various quarters.

Recognition and Reactions

  • Ireland: Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris described the recognition as “an historic and important day for Ireland and for Palestine.” The decision was coordinated with Spain and Norway, with the aim of advancing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict toward a peaceful resolution through a two-state solution.

  • Spain: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the recognition in the Spanish Parliament. European Union countries Spain and Ireland, along with Norway, have taken this step amid international outrage over the civilian death toll and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip following Israel’s offensive.

  • Norway: Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide jointly made the announcement in Oslo. Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz swiftly ordered the return of Israel’s ambassadors from both Norway and Ireland in response to the recognition.

Israel’s Reaction

Israel has expressed strong disapproval, considering this move a “gift to Hamas.” The recognition has further strained relations between Israel and the three European nations.

Formal Recognition Date

The formal recognition of the Palestinian state is set for May 28, 2024. This decision marks a significant milestone in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and has implications for regional dynamics.


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