Canada, the U.K. and Australia all formally recognize a Palestinian state on Sunday, despite opposition from the U.S. and Israel.

The moves come ahead of the U.N. General Assembly this week, where other nations are also expected to recognize a Palestinian state.

Palestinian statehood

For context:

More than 140 countries have already said they recognize a Palestinian state, though the move is largely symbolic.

Big picture view:

The formal recognition of Palestinian statehood by Western countries has angered Israel and the United States, which say recognition emboldens extremists and rewards Hamas, the group that led the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks into southern Israel that triggered the war.

What they're saying:

U.S. President Donald Trump had previously threatened Canada, saying Canada’s

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