Western states Announces Palestinian State Recognition in September

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk

NEW YORK — A growing number of Western countries are preparing to formally recognize Palestinian statehood for the first time, signaling a major geopolitical shift ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in September. This development marks a renewed push for a lasting two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

In a joint statement released Wednesday, foreign ministers from Australia, Canada, Finland, New Zealand, Portugal, Andorra, and San Marino said their governments are “positively considering recognition” of Palestine as a sovereign state. The move is described as a necessary catalyst for reviving the peace process and addressing the long-standing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

These nations, historically cautious in their stance, now join a global momentum that includes countries already supporting Palestinian statehood—Iceland, Ireland, Spain, and newly announced Malta, whose Prime Minister Robert Abela declared this week that his country will recognize Palestine at the upcoming UN session. “This action demonstrates Malta’s unwavering commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East,” he stated.

The announcement came during the ongoing UN Conference for Advancing the Two-State Solution, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, where participating countries, including the UK, Turkey, Qatar, and Brazil, advocated for concrete, time-bound measures to implement the long-delayed two-state vision.

The foreign ministers also issued a sharp condemnation of the October 7 Hamas attack, labeling it a “terrorist and antisemitic assault.” They demanded an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of hostages, and full humanitarian access to Gaza. Additionally, they emphasized the importance of integrating Israel into regional diplomacy, encouraging dialogue and normalization with neighboring countries.

The latest wave of declarations follows UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent announcement that Britain could recognize Palestine if Israel fails to take substantial action to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Similarly, French President Emmanuel Macron affirmed France’s intent to recognize a Palestinian state this September, stating, “France seeks real peace in the Middle East.”

As the global spotlight intensifies ahead of September’s session, this diplomatic momentum may significantly alter the course of Middle East peace efforts, placing greater pressure on both Israel and Palestine to return to negotiations.

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