The State of Palestine is now recognised by 157 of the 193 United Nations member states, amounting to 81% of the international community, along with observer-state Holy See, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

This new wave of recognition at the 80th UN General Assembly session highlights a significant shift in global diplomacy amid Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza, which has claimed the lives of more than 65,000 Palestinians, and continues to do so.

New Recognitions in 2025

France, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Andorra and Belgium formally recognised Palestine at the UN General Assembly 2025. They joined Canada, Australia and Portugal, as well as the United Kingdom, which confirmed its recognition, earlier on Sunday (September 21).

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, “In the face of the g

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