Western Europe Moves to Recognize Palestinian State, Provoking Israeli Backlash

Israel has warned of "serious consequences" for its diplomatic ties with Ireland, Norway, and Spain after these countries decided to recognize a Palestinian state. Israeli officials reprimanded the envoys of these nations, showing them a video of Hamas militants kidnapping Israeli soldiers. The move by the European countries comes amid heightened tensions and recent announcements by the International Criminal Court to seek arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders over alleged war crimes.