France, UK, and Others Join Wave of Recognition in 2025
In a major diplomatic shift, France has officially recognized the State of Palestine, becoming the latest high-profile nation to do so amid heightened tensions and the ongoing genocide in Gaza. President Emmanuel Macron made the announcement at a summit in New York co-hosted with Saudi Arabia, stating, “The time for peace has come.”
France’s declaration was joined by Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, and Andorra, who collectively voiced their support for Palestinian statehood at the same summit. Just a day earlier, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal had also formally recognized Palestine, marking one of the largest coordinated recognitions in recent years.
This surge in recognitions reflects mounting international pressure for a peaceful resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict through a two-state solution. With these additions, the number of countries officially recognizing Palestine has surpassed 150 globally, representing a significant shift in the geopolitical consensus.
Full List of Countries Supporting Palestinian Statehood
The countries recognizing the State of Palestine span every continent, with strong backing from nations across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania. These recognitions include major powers such as China, India, Brazil, Russia, and now France and the UK, as well as dozens of developing and middle-income countries.
Below is the full breakdown by region:
Africa (54 countries)
Includes: South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria, Kenya, Ghana, and more.
Asia (36 countries)
Includes: China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan (disputed), Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, UAE, and others.
Americas (35 countries)
Includes: Brazil, Argentina, Mexico (reaffirmed 2025), Canada (2025), Jamaica (2025), Barbados (2025), and more.
Europe (18 countries + disputed)
Includes: France (2025), Ireland (2024), Spain (2024), Norway (2024), Portugal (2025), Russia, Serbia, and others.
Oceania (6 countries)
Includes: Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Papua New Guinea (disputed).
Recently Recognized (2024–2025)
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France (2025)
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United Kingdom (2025)
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Canada (2025)
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Australia (2025)
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Portugal (2025)
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Belgium (2025)
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Luxembourg (2025)
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Malta (2025)
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Monaco (2025)
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Andorra (2025)
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Spain (2024)
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Ireland (2024)
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Norway (2024)
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Barbados (2025)
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Jamaica (2025)
This growing international recognition signals a broader shift in how the global community is approaching the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With more Western and European countries now supporting Palestinian statehood, diplomatic momentum for a two-state solution appears to be gaining renewed traction.
