Slovenia’s government approves recognition of a Palestinian state

The Slovenian government on Thursday approved a decision to recognise an independent Palestinian state, Prime Minister Robert Golob said, following in the steps of Spain, Ireland and Norway.
“Today the government has decided to recognise Palestine as an independent and sovereign state,” he said at a news conference in Ljubljana.
The parliament of the European Union member country must also approve the government’s decision in coming days.
The move is part of a wider effort by countries to coordinate pressure on Israel to end the conflict in Gaza.
On May 28, Spain, Ireland and Norway officially recognised a Palestinian state, prompting an angry reaction from Israel.
Of the 27 members of the European Union, Sweden, Cyprus, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria have already recognised a Palestinian state. Malta has said it could follow soon.