LONDON: Official recognition of the State of Palestine by major Western nations could help end the war in Gaza and is a “nightmare” for Hamas, the former head of Israel’s Shin Bet spy agency said. Britain, France, Canada and Australia are among at least 10 nations that have made such declarations of recognition in recent days. They came as Saudi Arabia and France co-hosted a landmark UN conference on Monday with the aim of galvanizing support for a two-state solution to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

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.

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…

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday welcomed the decision by the UK, Australia, Canada and Portugal to recognize the State of Palestine, calling it an important step toward advancing…

Coordinated action is largely symbolic and aimed at preserving and nurturing the vision of a two-state solution

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…

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…

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…

NEW YORK CITY: Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution to the conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians, during a peace conference co-chaired by the…

Britain and France's decision to recognise a Palestinian state is a historic moment, but it only becomes feasible with US support.

JERUSALEM: Recognition of a Palestinian state by several Western governments, including Britain and France, has sparked strong reactions on both sides of the decades-old…