Summary
Canada and Malta announced they will recognize Palestine as a state in September. This move aligns them with France and the United Kingdom, which are also supporting a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israel strongly disagrees with this recognition, while many countries at the U.N. are supporting the idea of a Palestinian state.
Key Facts
- Canada and Malta will recognize the state of Palestine in September 2025.
- France and the United Kingdom have also agreed to recognize Palestine.
- Canada’s recognition depends on the Palestinian Authority holding elections in 2026 without the involvement of Hamas and demilitarizing Palestine.
- Malta's decision supports efforts for lasting peace in the Middle East.
- Over 145 countries already recognize the state of Palestine.
- Israel and the United States are not participating in the U.N. meeting discussing this topic.
- Israel's U.N. ambassador criticized countries recognizing Palestine, linking it to terrorism concerns.
