Recognition of a Palestinian state is likely to dominate proceedings at the United Nations beginning September 23, when world leaders will gather for the annual general assembly .

Of the 193 existing UN member states, some 150 now recognise a Palestinian state . Ahead of the UN gathering in New York, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom become the latest . And that number is expected to increase in the coming days, with several more countries expected to officially announce similar recognition.

That a host of Western nations are adding their names to the near-universal list of Global South countries that already recognise a Palestinian state is a major diplomatic win for the cause of an independent, sovereign and self-governed nation for Palestinians.

Conversely, it is a

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