Western Powers Recognize Palestine: What Comes Next?
The recognition of Palestinian statehood by major Western powers — including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal — marks a historic shift in global diplomacy. These recognitions, joining over 140 other UN member states, have stirred both celebration and skepticism within the international community.
UK, Canada, and Australia Recognize State of Palestine Ahead of UN Summit
In a landmark diplomatic move, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have officially recognized the State of Palestine. The announcements come just days before the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) summit in New York, where the Israel-Palestine conflict is expected to dominate discussions.
Saudi-French Push at UN Puts Palestinian Statehood Back on Global Agenda
In a dramatic shift at the United Nations, an overwhelming majority of member states voted in favor of a Saudi-French declaration backing Palestinian statehood, signaling a renewed momentum for the two-state solution after years of diplomatic deadlock.
UN General Assembly Endorses Saudi-French ‘New York Declaration’ for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Without Hamas
In a landmark move, the United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly backed the Saudi-French sponsored “New York Declaration,” a resolution seeking to revive the long-stalled two-state solution between Israel and Palestine while explicitly excluding Hamas from the process.
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