They’re making a statement. In recent days, France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Portugal, and several other countries have said they may soon recognize a State of Palestine at the United Nations (UN)—which would put them alongside more than 140 other nations across the globe. These decisions are shaped by the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as well as by domestic political considerations. They also stand to affect relations with Israel and the United States, which do not recognize a Palestinian state. Below, Atlantic Council experts tour several countries to map out why these efforts are taking off now, how they are being received, and what to expect next.

France’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state in September, is driven by its assessment that achieving a two-state

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