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The move is largely symbolic, and grants the Palestinians increased diplomatic standing and the potential for treaty-making.

Portugal also confirmed she will recognise a Palestinian state today on or before the UNGA. Other countries on the brink of recognition include San Marino, Andorra, Belgium, Malta, Luxembourg and New Zealand, which are likely to act either immediately before or at the U.N. special conference on a two-state solution in New York on Monday.

Emmanuel Macron, the French President is expected to lead a conference with reporters on the official recognition of the 'State of Palestine '.

Spain, Norway and Ireland recognized a state of Palestine last year.

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Canada’s recognition of the State of Palestine

“Since 1947, it has been the policy of every Canadian government to support a two-state solution for lasting peace in the Middle East. This envisioned the creation of a sovereign, democratic, and viable State of Palestine building its future in peace and security alongside the State of Israel.

Over many decades, Canada’s commitment to this goal was premised on the expectation that this outcome would be eventually achieved as part of a negotiated settlement. Regrettably, this possibility has been steadily and gravely eroded, including by:

The pervasive threat of Hamas terrorism to Israel and its people, culminating in the heinous terrorist attack of October 7, 2023, and Hamas’ longstanding violent rejection of Israel’s right to exist and a two-state solution. The accelerated settlement building across the West Bank and East Jerusalem, while settler violence against Palestinians has soared. Actions such as the E1 Settlement Plan and this year’s vote by the Knesset calling for the annexation of the West Bank.

The Israeli government’s contribution to the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including by impeding access to food and other essential humanitarian supplies.
Hamas has terrorized the people of Israel and oppressed the people of Gaza, wreaking horrific suffering. It is imperative that Hamas release all hostages, fully disarm, and play no role in the future governance of Palestine. Hamas has stolen from the Palestinian people, cheated them of their life and liberty, and can in no way dictate their future.

The current Israeli government is working methodically to prevent the prospect of a Palestinian state from ever being established. It has pursued an unrelenting policy of settlement expansion in the West Bank, which is illegal under international law. Its sustained assault in Gaza has killed tens of thousands of civilians, displaced well over one million people, and caused a devastating and preventable famine in violation of international law. It is now the avowed policy of the current Israeli government that ‘there will be no Palestinian state’.

It is in this context that Canada recognises the State of Palestine and offers our partnership in building the promise of a peaceful future for both the State of Palestine and the State of Israel. Canada does so as part of a co-ordinated international effort to preserve the possibility of a two-state solution. While Canada is under no illusions that this recognition is a panacea, this recognition is firmly aligned with the principles of self-determination and fundamental human rights reflected in the United Nations Charter, and the consistent policy of Canada for generations.

Recognising the State of Palestine, led by the Palestinian Authority, empowers those who seek peaceful coexistence and the end of Hamas. This in no way legitimises terrorism, nor is it any reward for it. Furthermore, it in no way compromises Canada’s steadfast support for the State of Israel, its people, and their security – security that can only ultimately be guaranteed through the achievement of a comprehensive two-state solution.

The Palestinian Authority has provided direct commitments to Canada and the international community on much-needed reforms, including to fundamentally reform its governance, to hold general elections in 2026 in which Hamas can play no part, and to demilitarize the Palestinian state. Canada will intensify efforts to support the Palestinian Authority’s implementation of this reform agenda, on which progress has already been made. With our international partners, Canada supports the development of a credible peace plan, democratic governance and clear security arrangements for Palestine, and the sustained, large-scale delivery of humanitarian aid into and throughout Gaza.”

Mark Carney
Canada PM

Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine.

Keir Starmer
UK PM

My statement formally recognising the State of Palestine.

Anthony Albanese
Australia PM

We will fight Palestine Statehood - Netanyahu

Ahead of his scheduled speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says at his weekly cabinet meeting that Israel will respond to calls to establish a Palestinian state at the conference of world leaders in the coming days, calling for a “fight” against the move, which he says would “endanger [Israel’s] existence.”

“At the UN, I will present the truth. This is Israel’s truth, but it is also the objective truth in our just struggle against the forces of evil, and our vision for real peace — peace through strength,” Netanyahu says in his opening remarks, reminding cabinet ministers that he will meet with US President Donald Trump following his UN speech.

“We will also have to fight at the UN and in all other arenas against the false propaganda directed at us and the calls for the establishment of a Palestinian state — which would endanger our existence and constitute an absurd reward for terror,” he continues, repeating past remarks that nations recognizing a Palestinian state at the General Assembly are rewarding Hamas’s acts of terror against Israel.

“The international community will hear from us about this in the coming days,” the premier says.

“After the UN General Assembly, I will meet with my friend, President Trump. This will be the fourth time I meet with him since the beginning of his second term — more than any other world leader. And we have a great deal to discuss,” Netanyahu says.

Israel legislative house, ruling Party oppose Palestinian Statehood

Recognizing a Palestinian state after October 7 “ultimately only emboldens Hamas, extends the war, distances the prospects of a hostage deal and sends a clear message of support to Iran and its proxies,” declares Blue and White-National Unity chairman Benny Gantz.

“If advancing peace & stability in the Middle East is what you seek, dear Western Leaders – and not buckling to domestic political pressure, then maximum pressure must be applied to Hamas to relinquish power and return the hostages before anything else,” the centrist politician posts on X in English following British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement of the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state and similar announcements from Canada and Australia.

The leaders of the three countries all stressed that there was no room for Hamas in a future Palestinian state.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana also slams Starmer, posting a photo of him with the tagline: “A Modern-day appeaser who chose dishonour,” while Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar calls on Israel to apply sovereignty in the West Bank in response to the UK’s “meaningless statement that reeks of anti-Semitism and hatred of Israel.”

Recognition of Statehood brings us closer to Independence - Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin says countries recognizing a Palestinian state this week are taking an irreversible step that preserves the two-state solution and brings Palestinian independence and sovereignty closer.

Britain, Canada and Australia formally recognized a Palestinian state today, joining other nations in a move aimed at reviving momentum for a two-state solution but which has been criticized by Israel and the United States.

“Now is the time. Tomorrow is a historic date we need to build on. It’s not the end,” Shahin tells reporters in Ramallah.

“It is a move bringing us closer to sovereignty and independence. It might not end the war tomorrow, but it’s a move forward, which we need to build on and amplify,” she says, referring to Israel’s nearly two-year military campaign against Hamas in Gaza.

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France Becomes First G7 Nation To Recognise Palestine As A State

This is both ridiculous and disgusting. Israel decides what happens, and if these countries are so determined to recognize a made-up place, there’s plenty of land in Europe or even parts of North America where they can set up a “Palestine.”

No rational person should ever reward terrorists with a state. If that’s the standard, then anyone could just invade a country, slaughter thousands, cry “genocide,” and expect to be given a state in return. By that logic, should we start rewarding Boko Haram, ISIS, and every other terror group just because they claim to be fighting for some ideology?

At the end of the day, this so-called recognition is meaningless. The dismantling will continue, and Israel will do whatever it takes to protect the people of Yisrael.

Nice one...

Say no to genocide.

Palestines inching slowly but surely closer to achieving statehood!

brain54:
Nice one...

Say no to genocide!

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Did you say no to the genocide that happened on October 7?
Palestine isn't inching anywhere, maybe in your dreams. Hamas and the so called Palestinians have rejected plans toward a statehood several times. What changed?

Botragelad:
Did you say no to the genocide that happened on October 7?

Go and ask your "you know who"...

Una do well but know it that without US,your endorsement does not hold water

Unfortunately you Muslims are rejoicing in vain.

Botragelad:
This is both ridiculous and disgusting. Israel decides what happens, and if these countries are so determined to recognize a made-up place, there’s plenty of land in Europe or even parts of North America where they can set up a “Palestine.”

No rational person should ever reward terrorists with a state. If that’s the standard, then anyone could just invade a country, slaughter thousands, cry “genocide,” and expect to be given a state in return. By that logic, should we start rewarding Boko Haram, ISIS, and every other terror group just because they claim to be fighting for some ideology?

At the end of the day, this so-called recognition is meaningless. The dismantling will continue, and Israel will do whatever it takes to protect the people of Yisrael.

Of course, it's obviously meaningless. But pls, make it sound and appear like your not disgruntled by these meaningless formalities next time.

Adios!

Is it going to restore peace and stop terrorism. That's the main thing.

Is a funny news something

It means nothing. Absolutely nothing

Righteousness2:
It is an ABOMINATION to even think to Divide GOD'S land. It is an act of Begging for GOD'S WRATH.

Not even the Children of ISRAEL can do it.


I Perceive something heavy like a Monumental Earth quake , Tsunami or Disater will Hit these unwise nations and the Earth this Month.

For the mere fact that these leaders who have lost their minds gathered together to even try such, I Perceive something Crazy will Hit the Earth and Nations.

I Perceive something heavy like a Monumental Earth quake , Tsunami or Disater will Hit these unwise nations and the Earth this Month.

Oshey..

Minister of disaster..

Countries like America, Russia and China are fully aware that granting a state to Hamas is like rewarding terrorism.
Smaller states can recognize the state of Palestine, it's their business.
In 1948 over 6 states recognize the state of Palestine and waged war against Israel.
BEFORE U CAN TALK OF RECOGNIZING THE STATE OF PALESTINE, HAMAS MUST SURRENDER FIRST.

This stunt at the UN to declare a Palestinian state is complete nonsense... all they (Western countries) did was complicate Gaza even more."

USA will veto it, watch out renewed hostilities. Dead on arrival 🤷🏿

Time to annex West Bank (east Jerusalem).

Jerusalem lives in our hearts - PM BENJAMIN NETANYAHU

Hmmm it is well . May God guide and lead us all in Jesus name. Amen

Good, it's about time. Enough of the genocide in Palestine. Israel is being slowly isloated.

Anguldi:
This stunt at the UN to declare a Palestinian state is complete nonsense... all they (Western countries) did was complicate Gaza even more."

USA will veto it, watch out renewed hostilities. Dead on arrival

Yeah right, veto what another country wants to do with their own diplomatic stance? Go back to school kid.

israel are the real invader after WW2...learn from history

Botragelad:
This is both ridiculous and disgusting. Israel decides what happens, and if these countries are so determined to recognize a made-up place, there’s plenty of land in Europe or even parts of North America where they can set up a “Palestine.”

No rational person should ever reward terrorists with a state. If that’s the standard, then anyone could just invade a country, slaughter thousands, cry “genocide,” and expect to be given a state in return. By that logic, should we start rewarding Boko Haram, ISIS, and every other terror group just because they claim to be fighting for some ideology?

At the end of the day, this so-called recognition is meaningless. The dismantling will continue, and Israel will do whatever it takes to protect the people of Yisrael.

No big deal, all these countries are under the supervision of one ruler..... the king of England.

Britain has never been a strong supporter of Israel from time past.


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What was Israel thinking? are they telling us that the Palestinians are aliens to the land they are now and that they fell from sky. What is this genocide and ethnic cleansing all about? And by the way, who gave them the monopoly to do such atrocities?

Righteousness2:
Palestine state inside France, Canada Europe and so on is ok. Good luck to them.

Definitely not in the Land of ISRAEL

You go cry tire, sooner or later, the genocide in Palestine will be paid for by the Zionist terrorists.

PulaPower:
I Perceive something heavy like a Monumental Earth quake , Tsunami or Disater will Hit these unwise nations and the Earth this Month.

Oshey..

Minister of disaster..

That guy needs a serious psychological evaluation.
Wtf!

If them like let Martians, wakanda, Olympus and Valhalla recognize them
As long as the Great US of A don't recognize it
Then it's of no use

These are countries whose leftist govt have surrendered their country to Qatari money and Muslim community votes
Lol they don't know they are digging their hole
Setting a dangerous precedence in their homeland that with terrorism you can get what you want.

YesDaddyTill203:
Yeah right, veto what another country wants to do with their own diplomatic stance? Go back to school kid.

Mark my moniker, let's how it goes. This is pure building castles in the sky

China and Russia will stay out

rest

Righteousness2:
It is an ABOMINATION to even think to Divide GOD'S land. It is an act of Begging for GOD'S WRATH.

Not even the Children of ISRAEL can do it.


I Perceive something heavy like a Monumental Earth quake , Tsunami or Disater will Hit these unwise nations and the Earth this Month.

For the mere fact that these leaders who have lost their minds gathered together to even try such, I Perceive something Crazy will Hit the Earth and Nations.

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