The United Kingdom took a major diplomatic step this week by announcing its intention to recognize Palestinian statehood unless Israel and Hamas reach a ceasefire. While much of the world still does not recognize Palestinian sovereignty, there are currently 147 countries that do consider Palestine an independent nation, including some major global powers. Here are a few of them.

France
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that his country will "recognize an independent state of Palestine in September at the U.N. General Assembly," said The Washington Post. This will make France perhaps the most notable nation yet on the world stage to recognize Palestine, as France will be the "largest Western power and the first member of the Group of Seven to recognize Palestinian statehood."

The "move marks a significant shift for France, whose policy has walked a diplomatic tightrope since the October 2023 Hamas-led attacks in Israel," said France24. It is part of a continual change in relations between France and Middle Eastern countries.


Norway
Norway recognized Palestinian independence in 2024, becoming the latest Scandinavian country to do so. Norway took the step because it felt Palestinians have a "fundamental, independent right to self-determination and that both Israelis and Palestinians have the right to live in peace and security in their respective states," said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gare Store in a Politico op-ed.

Norway's "position on the Israel-Palestine conflict has been steady," said Al Jazeera. Norwegian officials have been "quick to demand a ceasefire after the latest conflict erupted."

Spain
Spain recognized Palestinian statehood at the same time Norway and Ireland did. Spain "considers the decision to be vital for peace and reflects the position of the international community and Spanish society," the Spanish government said in a press release.

Recognizing Palestine as a country is an "act of justice towards the Palestinian people, an essential measure to guarantee Israel the security it rightfully demands and the only viable path to peace in the region," the government said.

Mexico
Mexico recognized a Palestinian state in March after announcing its intention to do so last year. Mexico showed "support for a comprehensive and definitive two-state solution to the conflict," the Mexican government said. It had remained neutral during prior wars in the Middle East.

This decision for recognition was supported by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who is Jewish. We "condemn the aggressions that are being experienced and also consider that the state of Palestine must be recognized in its entirety," Sheinbaum said during a press conference. This has been Mexico's "position for many years."

Ireland
Ireland has long been one of the most pro-Palestinian countries due to historic similarities and recognized Palestine's independence at the same time as Norway and Spain. The country "recognizes Palestine as a sovereign and independent state and agreed to establish full diplomatic relations between Dublin and Ramallah," the Irish government said in a statement.

The "decision of Ireland is about keeping hope alive," Simon Harris, Ireland's then-Taoiseach, or head of government, said in the same statement. A "two-state solution is the only way for Israel and Palestine to live side by side in peace and security."

Brazil
Brazil has recognized a Palestinian state since 2010 during President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's first term. The country has long pushed for Palestine's advancement and also "assumed the presidency of a United Nations working group focused on advancing Palestinian statehood recognition," said Brazilian outlet The Rio Times.

By recognizing Palestine, Brazil "hopes international pressure will highlight the growing isolation of the U.S. and Israel on Palestinian recognition while advancing concrete steps toward implementing the long-sought two-state solution," said the Times.

South Africa
South Africa has recognized Palestine as a state since 1995, making it one of the first countries to do so. South Africans have often "compared the restrictions Israel placed on Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank with the treatment of Black South Africans during apartheid," said The Associated Press.

South Africa also brought a case against Israel, alleging genocide at the International Court of Justice. The case remains one of the more notable legal actions taken against Israel's government.

And recently Canada...

https://theweek.com/world-news...alestinian-statehood

The US should adamantly point out that currently, “Palestine” is being governed by a terrorist group and ask these countries if they will all step in to remove Hamas as a unified whole. There is copious evidence of Hamas stealing aid at gunpoint and using Palestinians as human shields. Then there’s the whole raid on Israel thing, frequent rocket attacks, etc.

Are these world powers going to form a coalition to physically remove Hamas? Or are they going to simply look the other way while they empower a terrorist state? As I’ve mentioned before, Israel needs to get to work on their 2 km no man’s land which includes permanently blocking entry of Palestinians into their country for jobs, medical attention, or temporary visas.

I guess when “Palestine” next attacks them, they can say they are at war with the “country of Palestine” because these savages will continue to try and eradicate the Jewish state.

That a$$hole Starmer has said the the 'UK will recognise Palestine in September'.

A place that has no borders?

It's like recognising a patch of floating scum on the ocean.

NOT in MY name, Mr 'Sir' Keir Starmer.

Starmer's statement gives Hamas a big incentive to not reach any settlement with Israel if I read that correctly.
Sounds like he's saying without a settlement he recognizes Palestine, but if they were to reach a settlement he wouldn't?

These countries are not our friends. In a decade or two they may be our enemies.

I may be wrong, but doesn't France sell weapons to any country who will pay for them? Including our enemies.

It simply boggles the mind why these western countries are bending the knee to the muslim death cult. It really doesn't make any sense to a rational person.

They are putting their necks on the chopping block...literally. Why? It's not Jew hatred. There's more to it, but I can't figure it out.

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These countries are not our friends. In a decade or two they may be our enemies.

If you've ever read comments from GB, the population already hate us to their core.

We wasted our precious lives saving GB.

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Originally posted by Schmelby:
These countries are not our friends. In a decade or two they may be our enemies.

If you've ever read comments from GB London , the population already hate us to their core.

We wasted our precious lives saving GB.

Fixed it for you.
If you've ever visited the UK, there's a distinct difference between London, and the rest of the UK. One only needs to venture to The Cotswords, Cornwall, or Northumberland and you'll understand there's a familiar level of distain for London, similar to how many American's view New York City. Keep in mind ALL media emanating out of the UK, routes through London first before it gets out to the rest of the world.

If it wasn't for social media and independent journalism on alternative platforms like Substack, most people outside of the country would have little knowledge of the incidents and rioting aftermath outside of Liverpool, in Manchester, Belfast and others. The rioting in Spain was all but suppressed outside of a few snippets of footage & commentary that pop'd up on YouTube and X. Those governments are bending-over backwards to suppress and make sure sympathetic sentiment doesn't grow.

I miss watching Margaret Thatcher's speeches. She made sense

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Originally posted by Mars_Attacks:

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Originally posted by Schmelby:
These countries are not our friends. In a decade or two they may be our enemies.

If you've ever read comments from GB London , the population already hate us to their core.

We wasted our precious lives saving GB.

Fixed it for you.
If you've ever visited the UK, there's a distinct difference between London, and the rest of the UK. One only needs to venture to The Cotswords, Cornwall, or Northumberland and you'll understand there's a familiar level of distain for London, similar to how many American's view New York City. Keep in mind ALL media emanating out of the UK, routes through London first before it gets out to the rest of the world.

If it wasn't for social media and independent journalism on alternative platforms like Substack, most people outside of the country would have little knowledge of the incidents and rioting aftermath outside of Liverpool, in Manchester, Belfast and others. The rioting in Spain was all but suppressed outside of a few snippets of footage & commentary that pop'd up on YouTube and X. Those governments are bending-over backwards to suppress and make sure sympathetic sentiment doesn't grow.

this,


been a bit since I was in the UK, but I was treated with respect and just like I was from the UK,
but then again I was given some advice from a customer that was from England,
don't wear White tennis shoes,
try not to wear khaki, dress in neutral colors
keep your voice soft and don't make a scene,


sounds a bit ,, well odd, but after a couple days, and with my Va Southern Accent, being mistaken for someone from up north, (as in northern England, not as in a Yankee) the first person I saw in khakis and white tennish shoes was a loud mouth,

he got the stink eye a few times, but was treated well as far as customer service etc, (and according my ''coach'', a typical American,,,

For all those countries who are recognizing Palestine, who's the president that they would invite over for diplomacy and negotiation?

My guess is that these countries, with their high Muslim populations (and who's responsible for that?), are trying to appease them, in the hopes they'll be killed last.



It won't work.

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My guess is that these countries, with their high Muslim populations (and who's responsible for that?), are trying to appease them, in the hopes they'll be killed last.

It won't work.

Yes, it is vote-getting from the muslim immigrant population.

Once again, France surrenders!

A toast to those supporting Palestine. Turn it up!

TMats, respectfully - that’s AI generated garbage.

^^^^^ Love it.

Funny thing is, the Palestinians already have a country to live in. It’s called Israel. All they have to do in return is not murder Jews and abide by the rest of their laws. Easy-peasy, unless, of course, you’re a murdering psychopath.

We saw how well the “Two state solution” worked out.

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TMats, respectfully - that’s AI generated garbage.

Doesn’t smell too bad

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Originally posted by reloader-1:
TMats, respectfully - that’s AI generated garbage.

Doesn’t smell too bad

I wasn’t referring to the content, but the video itself.