Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is pictured as he delivers a speech on TV over the recognition of Palestinian statehood by Spain, in Madrid on May 28, 2024. Recognising Palestinian statehood is 'essential for reaching peace' said Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on May 28, 2024. Spain, Ireland and Norway will formally recognise a Palestinian state Tuesday in a decision slammed by Israel as a "reward" for Hamas more than seven months into the devastating Gaza war. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)