Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal confirmed they now formally recognize Palestinian statehood, piling pressure on Israel to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and putting these U.S. allies in opposition to Dear Leader. Seems like they've given up on American leadership! Via the New York Times:

The coordinated statements came on the eve of the annual gathering of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Later Sunday, Portugal also confirmed its recognition of Palestine.

France, which first announced its intention to do so in July, has pledged to vote for recognition of a Palestinian state at the U.N. this week, joining some 150 members of the body who have already done so.

The concerted action, across three continents, will deepen the diplomatic isolation of Israel’s pr

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