The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) applauded announcements from Spain, Norway, and Ireland to recognize Palestine as a state.

“This important historic step is in line with international law and relevant United Nations legitimacy resolutions, and contributes to the affirmation of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, and enhances the status of the State of Palestine at the international scene,” the pan-Islamic grouping said in a statement.

This stance “supports international efforts aimed at ending Israeli colonial occupation of Palestinian land, including Al-Quds Al-Sharif, and push in the direction of achieving justice and freedom for the Palestinian people.”