European recognition is a 'turning point on Palestinian issue': Hamas

A senior member of Hamas's political bureau, Bassem Naim, says it was down to the “brave resistance” of the Palestinian people that  Norway, Ireland and Spain were galvanised to recognise Palestine as a state on Wednesday.

“These successive recognitions are the direct result of this brave resistance and the legendary steadfastness of the Palestinian people,” Naim told AFP.

“We believe this will be a turning point in the international position on the Palestinian issue,” he added