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PLO thanks countries recognising Palestinian statehood
22 May 2024 10:18 BST
Hussein al-Sheikh, the secretary general of the executive committee of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO), has praised the "historical moments in which the free world triumphs for truth and justice after long decades of Palestinian national struggle, suffering, pain, occupation, racism, murder, oppression, abuse and destruction to which the people of Palestine were subjected".
His comments come as Spain, Ireland and Norway announced that they will recognise Palestinian statehood.
“We thank the countries of the world that have recognised and will recognise the independent state of Palestine,” al-Sheikh added.