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 borders of June 4, 1967. On Sunday, the UK, Canada, Australia and Portugal became the latest to do so, with Belgium, France, Luxembourg and Malta among those expected to quickly follow. Palestine has met all the requirements for statehood and in 2012 won recognition as a nonmember observer state in an overwhelming vote by the UN General Assembly.

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…

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.

Out of 193 UN member states, 147 recognise the state of Palestine – as Belgium, Australia and France plan to follow suit

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

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.

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

The British premier Keir Starmer announced the decision in a video message on Sunday afternoon at the same time that Canada and Australia also recognized Palestinian statehood

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.

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…

VALLETTA: 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…

The UK's decision has particular significance: In 1917, British foreign secretary Lord Balfour had signed a letter supporting 'the establishment in Palestine of a national home…

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...

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…