Source: New York Times
“Britain, Canada and Australia confirmed on Sunday that they now formally recognize Palestinian statehood, piling pressure on Israel to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza but putting three major Western allies at odds with the Trump administration. The seemingly coordinated announcements came on the eve of the annual gathering of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, at which France and Portugal are also expected to vote for recognition of Palestinian statehood. … Britain’s actions have chilled relations with Israel, with Mr. Netanyahu showing particular anger at the plan to recognize Palestine.” (09/21/25)