Top European Countries Officially Recognize State Of Palestine, See List

Top European Countries Officially Recognize State Of Palestine, See List

Britain, Australia, and Canada on Sunday formally recognized a Palestinian state, marking a major shift in decades of Western foreign policy and sparking swift condemnation from Israel.

Portugal was also expected to announce recognition later in the day, as Israel faced mounting international pressure over the Gaza war that began nearly two years ago following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.

“Today, to help restore the peace process and advance the two-state solution, the United Kingdom officially recognizes the State of Palestine,” Starmer said in a statement on Sunday.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the move on his official X handle, shortly before Australia announced its decision to follow the same path.

“Canada recognizes the State of Palestine, and we extend our support to efforts that can bring lasting peace between Palestinians and Israelis,” Carney wrote.

The development brings the three nations in line with several others that have recently granted recognition to Palestine, just ahead of the United Nations General Assembly meeting scheduled to begin on Monday.

The coordinated action is being viewed as a significant boost to the Palestinians’ decades-long quest for statehood in the Middle East conflict.