Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Nations Recognize Palestinian Statehood, Seeking Two-State Solution
Some countries, like France and the UK, have announced that they are recognizing Palestine as a state.
This is like saying they believe Palestine should be a country alongside Israel.
They hope this helps make peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
The UN Secretary-General supports this too, believing in a two-state solution for peace.
However, the United States doesn't agree and thinks this might not work.
The Balfour Declaration from 1917, supported a national home for Jewish people, but also recognized non-Jewish rights in Palestine.
Several nations, including the UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal and France, recognize Palestinian statehood.
These countries aim to promote a two-state solution for peace in the region.
The UN Secretary-General supports a two-state solution as the only viable path to peace.
The United States opposes the recognition, viewing it as potentially undermining peace talks.
The Balfour Declaration in 1917 expressed support for establishing a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
- Who
- Multiple nations including France, UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal, Israel, Palestine
- What
- Recognition of Palestinian statehood
- When
- Recent weeks
- Where
- UN General Assembly and various announcements
- Why
- To support a two-state solution and the possibility of peace.
Nations Recognizing Palestine
Nations Opposing Recognition
Palestinian Statehood
Nations Recognizing Palestine
Supports recognition as a step toward a two-state solution and peace.
Nations Opposing Recognition
Opposes recognition and views it as a detriment to any peace progress.
- Key Players
- France, UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal, Israel, Palestine, US, UN
- Main Event
- Recognition of Palestinian statehood by several nations
- Supporting Nations
- UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal, France, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco
- Opposing Nation
- United States
- Focus
- Two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Sources
Russia reaffirms backing for two-state solution after Western nations recognise Palestine - Telegraph India
What Israel Might Do as More Nations Back Palestinian Statehood
Saudi Urges All Countries To Recognise Palestinian State
France Recognizes The State Of Palestine, Macron Calls it 'Defeat for Hamas'
France joins other Western nations in recognizing Palestinian state
France recognises Palestinian state ahead of UNGA meeting, Macron says it’s not a reward to Hamas
Trump To Slam 'Globalist' Bodies, Palestinian Recognitions At UN
France recognises state of Palestine, Emmanuel Macron tells UN general assembly
France Recognises Palestinian Statehood At UN Amidst Western Push, Defying Israel And US