.IT IS ACTUALLY A measure to "carry peace to the Middle East", according to Simon Harris, Ireland's prime minister. On Might 22nd his country, along with Norway and Spain, mentioned that it would formally identify Palestine as a state. Israel remembered its own emissaries coming from all three nations in reaction its overseas administrator put down the triad's decision as a "distorted step" and mentioned it was proof, back Hamas's assault on Israel on Oct 7th, that "violence pays out". Ireland, Norway as well as Spain are actually signing up with the majority of countries: almost three-quarters of participants of the UN recognise Palestine. What exactly does that mean-- and also who are the holdouts?