Palestine recognition

Who recognises Palestine, who doesn't, and why does it matter?

Here is an overview of diplomatic recognition of the state

Macron recognises Palestinian state at landmark UN summit

Macron called for an end to the war in Gaza.

Support growing for a Palestinian state

France recognised a Palestinian state at a world summit in New York yesterday, nearly two years into the war in Gaza, joining Western allies such as Britain and Canada, who made the same historic move on Sunday and were rebuked by Israel.

Palestine recognition must be backed by action

Even as the recognition was announced, Israel continued its bombardment and daily raids across the occupied West Bank, advancing annexation plans that undermine the very notion of a viable Palestinian state.

World summit to meet on two-state solution as support grows for Palestinian state

Israel weighing possible West Bank annexation, officials say

Explainer / What would wider recognition of Palestine mean for Palestinians and Israel?

With Britain, Australia, and Canada’s recognition, the prospect of a Palestinian state received a symbolic boost.

Update / Four major Western nations recognise Palestinian state, to fury of Israel

Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal strongly back two-state solution amid Gaza carnage

Diplomatic merchandise: Exploiting the issue of Palestinian recognition

They have been the playthings of powers for decades, and there is no promise that this will end soon.

Macron says France could recognise Palestinian state in June

Palestine has been recognised as a sovereign state by almost 150 countries, most major Western powers have not

September 22, 2025
September 22, 2025

Four major Western nations recognise Palestinian state, to fury of Israel

Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal strongly back two-state solution amid Gaza carnage

August 3, 2025
August 3, 2025

Diplomatic merchandise: Exploiting the issue of Palestinian recognition

They have been the playthings of powers for decades, and there is no promise that this will end soon.

April 10, 2025
April 10, 2025

Macron says France could recognise Palestinian state in June

Palestine has been recognised as a sovereign state by almost 150 countries, most major Western powers have not