PARIS: Britain, Australia and Canada on Sunday recognized a Palestinian state after nearly two years of war in the Gaza Strip, with France, Belgium and other countries poised to follow suit at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Here is an overview of diplomatic recognition of the state, which was unilaterally proclaimed by the Palestinian leadership in exile in 1988. Of the territory claimed by the state, Israel currently occupies the West Bank and the Gaza Strip is largely in ruins. Which countries recognize or will recognize the State of Palestine?

LISBON: Portugal will officially recognize a Palestinian state on Sunday, Lisbon’s foreign ministry said on Friday, ahead of a UN General Assembly where around 10 other countries…

A host of countries, including France and the UK, are expected to do the same when world leaders gather at the UN General Assembly next week.

Australia formally recognizes the State of Palestine, the government said Sunday.

Canada has recognized a Palestinian state, despite opposition from the U.S., hoping it leads to peace based on two states living side by side.

On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that a Palestinian state would 'endanger' Israel as several countries, including France, are set to recognize the State…

Canada has recognized a Palestinian state, despite opposition from the U.S., hoping it leads to peace based on two states living side by side.

The announcements marked a significant shift in foreign policy, with several other European nations and U.S. allies set to follow suit in the coming days.

Recognition of Palestine from Canada and Australia comes in coordination with the UK before UN General Assembly meeting.

Partly symbolic move by up to 10 states comes amid fears Israel could respond by annexing parts of West Bank

Australia, Britain and Canada formally recognized the state of Palestine on Sunday, and more countries are expected to follow suit in the coming week.

While a historic decision, Western states’ recognition of Palestine needs to come with more action, analysts say.

GAZA CITY: Recognition of a Palestinian state by Britain, Canada and Australia on Sunday drew sharply contrasting reactions, with Palestinians in Gaza hailing it as a sign of hope…

PARIS: Britain, Australia and Canada on Sunday recognized a Palestinian state after nearly two years of war in the Gaza Strip, with France, Belgium and other countries poised to…

The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Portugal officially recognized Palestinian statehood. The reactions around the globe have of course been loud, and the symbolism for…

Four major Western countries – the U.K., Canada, Australia and Portugal – formally recognized Palestine on Sunday, marking a significant milestone for...

Several countries have recently agreed to add their names to the list of nations — the majority of UN member states — that have already recognized the state of Palestine on the…

The fear is that without international action deterring Israel from annexing the occupied West Bank or destroying Gaza, there won’t be any Palestine left to recognise, writes Bel…

NEW YORK: France recognized a Palestinian state at a world summit in New York on Monday, nearly two years into the war in Gaza, joining Britain, Canada and other Western allies…

‘We must do everything within our power to preserve the very possibility of a two-state solution,’ French President Macron told a UN summit.

This is the moment French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed France will officially recognise the state of Palestine on Monday, September 22. France has become the fifth country…