Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz has ordered the recall of Israel’s ambassadors from Ireland and Norway after both countries announced their intention to recognize a Palestinian state. Katz condemned the recognition as a reward for terrorism and threatened to recall Israel’s ambassador to Spain if it takes a similar position. Norway, which is not a member of the European Union but mirrors its moves, has been an ardent supporter of a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians. Since the first Oslo agreement was signed in 1993, Norway says the Palestinians have taken important steps towards a two-state solution and have built up national institutions to provide the population with important services.