Bluetongue can be deadly for domestic ruminants such as sheep, cattle and goats.

Spain follows Ireland, which also announced it would intervene in the case.

Of the 27 members of the EU, Sweden, Cyprus, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria have already recognised a Palestinian...

The call came less than a week after Spain, Ireland and Norway officially recognised a Palestinian state.

The three countries say they hope their decision will spur other European Union countries to follow suit.

Saudi Arabia on Monday also condemned Israel's latest attack on Rafah.

European Union members Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and Malta have indicated in recent weeks that they plan to make the recognition