UK, Australia, Canada, and Portugal Formally Recognise Palestinian State - September 2025

The UK, in a significant shift in foreign policy, has formally recognized a Palestinian state. The move, announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, was mirrored by Australia, Canada, and Portugal. This collective recognition by key U.S. allies sets the stage for a high-stakes United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session. The UNGA has become a global showdown for the Israel–Palestine conflict, marked by overwhelming votes supporting Palestine. Discussions are focused on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid rising death tolls and a UN finding of genocide.