Spain Parliament Symbolically Recognizes Palestine

Following similar moves across Europe, Spanish lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved a resolution recognizing Palestine.

Though non-binding and largely symbolic, the resolution gleaned 319 votes in its favor, two against it, and one abstention.

The motion was proposed by the main opposition Socialists.

While still susceptible of amendment, it has called on the Spanish government to "recognize Palestine as a state."

It has also urged Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy "to promote in coordination with the European Union the recognition of the Palestinian state as sovereign, contiguous, democratic and independent…."

Britain and Ireland have already passed similar non-binding motions.

On October 30, Sweden went a step further and officially recognized the state of Palestine, drawing stringent criticism from Israel and the United States.

Source: Press TV