Ireland has joined with Spain, Malta and Slovenia in taking the first steps towards recognising a Palestinian state.
A joint statement said the four countries were ready to recognise the Palestine state when the “circumstances are right”.
The statement followed discussions between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the prime ministers of the three other countries at the European Council meeting in Brussels.
“We discussed together our readiness to recognise Palestine and said that we would do so when it can make a positive contribution and the circumstances are right.”
