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Which countries recognized Palestinian statehood?

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Over 140 countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal, and most African nations, recognize Palestinian statehood. France is set to join, and about 150 UN member states support recognition. Only Cameroon and Eritrea in Africa do not recognize Palestine, though they support a two-state solution.

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What does recognition of Palestinian statehood mean?

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  • The United Kingdom and other Western nations have formally recognized Palestine.
  • About 150 UN member states recognize Palestine, but it only has observer status at the UN. 17s
  • Recognition is intended to pressure Israel to end the Gaza conflict and settlement expansion. 1m 9s
  • Palestinian diplomatic missions may be upgraded, but practical changes are limited by Israeli control. 2m 10s
  • Israel opposes recognition, while some Western countries see it as supporting peaceful coexistence. 2m 56s
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What does recognition of Palestinian statehood mean?
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Reuters
4 hours ago
What does recognition of Palestinian statehood mean?

About 150 of the 193 United Nations member states recognize an independent Palestinian state.

Where African countries stand on Palestinian statehood
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DW News
12 hours ago
Where African countries stand on Palestinian statehood

52 out of 54 African countries recognize Palestine; only Cameroon and Eritrea do not, though both support a two-state solution.

France set to recognize Palestine at UN summit
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France 24
13 hours ago
France set to recognize Palestine at UN summit

The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal recognized the Palestinian state, with France set to do the same at the United Nations General Assembly.

U.K., Canada, Australia recognize Palestinian state
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CBS News
15 hours ago
U.K., Canada, Australia recognize Palestinian state

The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have announced formal recognition of a Palestinian state, joining more than 140 countries that already do so.

Portugal formally recognises Palestinian state
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Euronews
20 hours ago
Portugal formally recognises Palestinian state

Portugal joined the UK, Australia, and Canada in officially recognizing Palestinian statehood. Israel is now among more than 150 other countries that also recognize a Palestinian state.

Britain, Canada and Australia all recognize Palestinian state
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Reuters
1 day ago
Britain, Canada and Australia all recognize Palestinian state

Alongside the UK, Canada and Australia also recognized a Palestinian state. Others like Belgium and France are expected to follow suit at the United Nations.

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