Portugal also says it will recognize a Palestinian state Sunday, joining a host of other Western countries making the same move.
The foreign ministry confirmed Friday it would make an announcement later today.
Portugal’s Foreign Minister, Paulo Rangel, had already said during a visit to the UK this week that the country would do so, but did not give a specific date.
Neighboring Spain, under a leftist government, had already officially recognized a Palestinian state in May 2024, alongside Ireland and Norway.
It comes as Israel is facing a global backlash and mounting pressure from Western states to end its military campaign in Gaza.
