Allies’ Recognition of Palestine Sets Stage for High-Stakes UNGA Session
Israel has opposed the recognitions. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said last week: “Recognition of a Palestinian state now is a prize for terrorism … there will be no Palestinian state west of the Jordan.” - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session is marked by key U.S. allies strong>recognizing the State of Palestine and a renewed focus on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This comes amidst rising death tolls in Gaza and a UN finding of genocide.
- Over 65,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since Israel's military campaign began.
- The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have formally recognized the State of Palestine.
- The UN Commission of Inquiry concluded that Israel's conduct in Gaza meets the legal threshold for genocide.
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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.
