Earlier proposals had highlighted peace as a condition for recognition but the new resolution calls on the government to be ready to recognize Palestine as an independent state without the condition.

The resolution was approved by a resounding majority, with only the Christian Democrats and the conservative Progress Party voting against it.

Norway's parliament has approved a resolution that calls on the government to be ready to recognize Palestine as an independent state, local media has reported.

The resolution, brought by the ruling coalition on Thursday, was passed after eight out of the 10 parties in parliament voted in favor of it.

It "asks the government to be ready to recognize Palestine as an independent state, without making a final peace accord a condition. 

Earlier proposals highlighted peace as a condition for recognition, the Newsinenglish website reported.

The resolution was approved by a resounding majority, with only the Christian Democrats and the conservative Progress Party voting against it. Norway is one of the few Western countries that has called for a ceasefire in Gaza.