Spain’s prime minister says recognizing Palestinian state only path to peace

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is seen on a screen at the start of a live news TV broadcast announcing Spain's recognition of the Palestinian state, in a bar in Madrid, Spain, May 28, 2024.

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Tuesday his government is set to approve official recognition of a Palestinian state, saying the move already taken by more than 140 countries is aimed at “contributing to achieving peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians.”