A group of United Nations experts has called for all countries to recognise a Palestinian state to ensure peace in the Middle East.
The call came less than a week after Ireland, Spain, and Norway officially recognised a Palestinian state, prompting anger from Israel , which has found itself increasingly isolated after nearly eight months of war in Gaza.
"This is a pre-condition for lasting peace in Palestine and the entire Middle East - beginning with the immediate declaration of a ceasefire in Gaza and no further military incursions into Rafah," they said.
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