UK, Australia, Canada and Portugal recognised Palestinian statehood on Sunday with France set to do the same

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.

Though the move is largely symbolic, the UK hopes that it could increase diplomatic pressure for an end to the conflict in Gaza.

The Move, Which Comes Ahead of This Week's UN General Assembly, Reflects Growing Diplomatic Pressure to End the War in Gaza, Create Conditions for Lasting Peace, and Potentially…

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…

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.

Far-right Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Said That the Recognition of a Palestinian State by the U.K., Canada and Australia Requires 'Immediate Application of Sovereignty Over the West…

JERUSALEM: Two Israeli far-right ministers on Sunday called for the annexation of the Israeli-occupied West Bank following Britain, Canada and Australia’s recognition of a…

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

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

Israel threatens retaliatory West Bank annexations while announcements by UK, Canada and Australia increase tensions with US

Yvette Cooper spoke to the BBC as France and more countries prepare to follow the UK and recognise Palestinian statehood.

UK, Australia, Canada and Portugal recognised Palestinian statehood on Sunday with France set to do the same

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned Israel not to retaliate

Malta will announce its formal recognition of a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in New York on Monday, the Prime Minister's Office said, joining a group of countries…

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

Experts say move by nations including UK and Australia won’t change government policy and could strengthen its grip on power

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…