"[Joe Biden] believes that a Palestinian state should come about through direct negotiations between the parties and not through unilateral recognition," said Adrienne Watson, a spokesperson for the US National Security Council. "The President [Biden] is a strong supporter of a two-state solution and has been throughout his career. He believes that a Palestinian state should be created through direct negotiations between the parties and not through unilateral recognition," she said in reaction to the decision by three European countries to recognise the State of Palestine. Spain, Ireland and Norway announced today that they would recognise the State of Palestine on May 28, prompting Israel to summon its ambassadors in the three countries for consultations. The announcements by the three countries, which were welcomed by Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt, bring to 146 the number of UN member states that recognise the State of Palestine. Malta and Slovenia have also said they could soon take the step, while Israel has criticised all of the moves and said they will have a negative impact on the region. Meanwhile, far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir reiterated that Israel will not allow the declaration of a Palestinian state. Read Also: Biden and Trump win US primaries in Kentucky (Portuguese version)