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Norway, Ireland and Spain announced on Wednesday that they will recognise a Palestinian state from May 28, sparking fury from Israel and delight from Palestinian leaders. The news came as Israeli tanks advanced to the edge of a crowded district in the heart of Rafah during one of the most intense nights of bombardment since Israel launched its offensive in the southern Gaza city earlier this month. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in the war on Gaza.