"The State of Palestine is recognised as a sovereign nation by 157 UN member states, representing 81 percent of members. France, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Andorra and Belgium have formally recognised a Palestinian state at the 80th session of the General Assembly (UNGA). They join Canada, Australia and Portugal, as well as the United Kingdom, which announced its recognition on Sunday, as Israel pushes ahead with settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank and escalates its genocide in Gaza."
"Recognising Palestine strengthens its global standing, boosts its capacity to hold Israeli authorities accountable for their occupation, and increases pressure on Western powers to work towards a two-state solution. Specifically, it would allow Palestinians to: Open embassies with full diplomatic status Engage in trade agreements Gain support at international forums Approach the International Criminal Court (ICC) Recognition will not: End the war in Gaza Stop Israel'"
157 of the 193 UN member states recognise the State of Palestine, constituting 81 percent of UN membership. France, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Andorra and Belgium formally recognised Palestine at the 80th UN General Assembly, joining Canada, Australia, Portugal and the United Kingdom. The UK framed recognition as a measure to preserve prospects for peace and a two-state solution amid renewed settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank and a devastating war in Gaza. Recognition strengthens Palestine's diplomatic standing, enables opening embassies, trade agreements, international support and access to the ICC, and increases pressure on Western powers, but does not end the ongoing war.
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