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 Palestinians historic. But recognition, however dramatic, is not power. What matters now is what Palestinians themselves do.

Nine other countries, including France and the UK, also plan to recognise Palestinian statehood next week.

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…