Canada, the U.K. and Australia all formally recognize a Palestinian state on Sunday, despite opposition from the U.S. and Israel.

The moves come ahead of the U.N. General Assembly this week, where other nations are also expected to recognize a Palestinian state.

Palestinian statehood

A protester waves a Palestinian flag during a march asking for the "recognition of the State of Palestine and the end of the genocide", in Paris on September 21, 2025. (Photo by Bertrand Guay/AFP via Getty Images)

For context:

More than 140 countries have already said they recognize a Palestinian state, though the move is largely symbolic.

Big picture view:

The formal recognition of Palestinian statehood by Western countries has angered Israel and the United States, which say recognition emboldens extre

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