Traditional allies of Israel, including Australia, France, Canada, and potentially the UK, are moving towards recognizing Palestine as a state among about 150 already acknowledging it. Despite these developments, such recognition is unlikely to resolve the ongoing conflict or establish secure territorial borders. Statehood is complex, requiring defined territorial boundaries, a permanent population, a governing body, and the capacity to enter international agreements. Recognition plays a significant role in a state's functionality and its ability to engage internationally and protect itself.
"Recognition is crucial for a state to function, to exist internationally, to enter international agreements, to benefit from international treaties, protection from annexation, occupations and other forms of arbitrary intervention from abroad."
"A simple guide for statehood is outlined in the Montevideo Convention, which lists four criteria: defined territorial boundaries, a permanent population, a government representing those people, and the ability to enter into international agreements."
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