Map Shows Countries That Recognize State of Palestine

Ireland, Norway and Spain have declared that they will recognize a Palestinian state, as the war between Israel and Hamas continues.

In recent weeks, Ireland has been discussing the potential of recognizing a Palestinian state in meetings with Spain, Slovenia, Belgium, Norway and Malta. These countries broadly share Ireland's view that the EU should recognize the Palestinian territories as a sovereign state.

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said on Wednesday: "Today Ireland, Norway and Spain are announcing that we recognize the state of Palestine, each of us will undertake whatever national steps are necessary to give effect to that decision. I am confident that further countries will join us in taking this important step in the coming weeks."

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said, "There cannot be peace in the Middle East if there is no recognition."

All three leaders suggested that a two-state solution was essential for peace in the region.

The move will take effect by May 28, officials from each country said.

Israel criticized the decision as a "distorted step" and said the three countries were playing into the hands of Hamas, and that there would be "severe consequences."

Which countries recognize the Palestinian territories as a sovereign state?

None of the Group of Seven nations recognize the Palestinian territories as a sovereign state. The G7 includes Canada, France, Germany Italy, Japan, the U.K. and the U.S.

In a vote that took place earlier this month, 143 of the 193 members of the United Nations General Assembly voted in favor of supporting a Palestinian state joining the UN.

The State of Palestine was officially declared by the Palestine Liberation Organization in November 1988. This claimed sovereignty over internationally recognized Palestinian territories, including the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

As of May 22, 140 countries formally recognize a Palestinian state, according to World Population Review.

Full list of countries that recognize a Palestinian state:

1. Afghanistan
2. Albania
3. Algeria
4. Angola
5. Antigua and Barbuda
6. Argentina
7. Azerbaijan
8. Bahrain
9. Bangladesh
10. Belarus
11. Belize
12. Benin
13. Bhutan
14. Bolivia
15. Bosnia and Herzegovina
16. Botswana
17. Brazil
18. Brunei
19. Bulgaria
20. Burkina Faso
21. Burundi
22. Cambodia
23. Cape Verde
24. Central African Republic
25. Chad
26. Chile
27. China
28. Colombia
29. Comoros
30. Costa Rica
31. Cuba
32. Cyprus
33. Czech Republic
34. Democratic Republic of the Congo
35. Djibouti
36. Dominica
37. Dominican Republic
38. Ecuador
39. Egypt
40. El Salvador
41. Equatorial Guinea
42. Eswatini
43. Ethiopia
44. Gabon
45. Georgia
46. Ghana
47. Grenada
48. Guatemala
49. Guinea
50. Guinea-Bissau
51. Guyana
52. Haiti
53. Honduras
54. Hungary
55. Iceland
56. India
57. Indonesia
58. Iran
59. Iraq
60. Ivory Coast
61. Jordan
62. Kazakhstan
63. Kenya
64. Kuwait
65. Kyrgyzstan
66. Laos
67. Lebanon
68. Lesotho
69. Liberia
70. Libya
71. Madagascar
72. Malawi
73. Malaysia
74. Maldives
75. Mali
76. Malta
77. Mauritania
78. Mauritius
79. Mongolia
80. Montenegro
81. Morocco
82. Mozambique
83. Namibia
84. Nepal
85. Nicaragua
86. Niger
87. Nigeria
88. North Korea
89. Oman
90. Pakistan
91. Papua New Guinea
92. Paraguay
93. Peru
94. Philippines
95. Poland
96. Qatar
97. Republic of the Congo
98. Romania
99. Russia
100. Rwanda
101. Saint Kitts and Nevis
102. Saint Lucia
103. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
104. Sao Tome and Principe
105. Saudi Arabia
106. Senegal
107. Serbia
108. Seychelles
109. Sierra Leone
110. Slovakia
111. Somalia
112. South Africa
113. South Sudan
114. Sri Lanka
115. Sudan
116. Suriname
117. Sweden
118. Syria
119. Tajikistan
120. Tanzania
121. Thailand
122. The Gambia
123. Timor-Leste
124. Togo
125. Tunisia
126. Turkey
127. Turkmenistan
128. Uganda
129. Ukraine
130. United Arab Emirates
131. Uruguay
132. Uzbekistan
133. Vanuatu
134. Vatican City
135. Venezuela
136. Vietnam
137. Western Sahara
138. Yemen
139. Zambia
140. Zimbabwe