International Desk : Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Spain is open to unilaterally recognizing a Palestinian state even if it goes against the opinion of the European Union (EU).

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Sanchez told media during a press conference on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing that “I think that the moment has come for the international community, especially for the European Union and its member states to recognise the state of Palestine.”

He said that ideally, the recognition would come all at once with at least several member states participating.

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Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo joined Sanchez on his tour of Israel, Palestine, and Egypt.

Throughout the trip, both leaders called for the protection of the civilian population in Gaza and for Israel to respect international humanitarian law.

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Earlier on Friday, the Belgian and Spanish prime ministers met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

He suggested that the international community needs to take the reins for lasting peace in Israel and Palestine.

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