Norway will recognise an independent Palestinian state in the hope that this will help to bring peace with Israel

Ireland and Spain will also announce the recognition of a Palestinian state

European Union members Slovenia and Malta have also indicated in recent weeks that they plan to make the recognition, arguing a two-state solution is essential for lasting peace in the region.

The two-state solution has been the basis for many peace talks, including the Oslo Accords and the Camp David Summit

Key aspects:

Borders: The borders of the two states are a major point of contention. Generally, proposals have suggested that Israel and a new Palestinian state would be based on pre-1967 borders with mutually agreed land swaps to accommodate major Israeli settlements.

Jerusalem: Both Israelis and Palestinians claim Jerusalem as their capital. The two-state solution proposes various ways to share or divide Jerusalem, including making it an international city or having East Jerusalem serve as the capital of Palestine while West Jerusalem serves as the capital of Israel.

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