A majority of European nations, including France, Belgium, and Luxembourg, have officially recognized the State of Palestine, bringing the total number of recognizing countries to at least 151 out of 193 UN members. This wave of recognition follows nearly two years of war in Gaza and signifies a shifting international stance.

• At least 151 countries now recognize the State of Palestine, with 19 countries adding their recognition since the October 7, 2023, conflict in Gaza.
• Countries such as the United Kingdom and Canada became the first G7 countries to recognize Palestine, alongside Australia and Portugal.
• Professor of international law Romain Le Boeuf states that recognition, while largely symbolic, means three-quarters of countries believe Palestine "meets all the necessary conditions to be a state."