Some 144 of the UN’s 193 member states recognise Palestine as a state, including most of the global south but only a handful of the 27 European Union member countries do.
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- Portugal will consult main political parties and the president on recognizing a Palestinian state.
- The announcement follows recent diplomatic moves by France, the UK, Canada, and Malta. 10s
- 144 out of 193 UN member states recognize Palestine, but few EU countries do. 29s
- The consultations occur amid global concern over the situation in Gaza. 49s
- Recognition would involve acknowledging Palestine within its pre-1967 borders. 1m 2s