145 Countries Recognize Palestinian State Global Support Grows

Norway, Spain, and Ireland have recently added their names to the expanding roster of nations recognizing the sovereignty of Palestine, marking a significant departure from the longstanding position held by many Western powers that Palestinian statehood should only be attained through negotiations with Israel.

This landmark move, announced on Tuesday, has stirred controversy and drawn ire from Israel, yet it underscores a palpable shift in global sentiment towards the Palestinian cause. With these latest recognitions, the tally of UN member states acknowledging the state of Palestine now stands at 145 out of 193.

Conspicuously absent from this list are major Western nations such as the United States, Canada, and much of Western Europe, along with Australia, Japan, and South Korea.

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The quest for Palestinian statehood traces back to 1988 when Yasser Arafat, amid the turbulence of the first Palestinian intifada, unilaterally proclaimed an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital. This proclamation, made during a gathering of the exiled Palestinian National Council in Algiers, received immediate recognition from Algeria, setting off a cascade of similar acknowledgments from countries across the Arab world, Africa, Asia, and beyond.

Subsequent waves of support for Palestinian statehood occurred in response to pivotal moments in the Middle East peace process. Notably, in 2011, amid stalled peace negotiations, Palestine embarked on a campaign for full UN membership, culminating in UNESCO's decision to grant the Palestinians full membership status. This move incurred the ire of Israel and the United States, prompting the suspension of their funding to UNESCO.

The year 2014 witnessed Sweden's historic decision to become the first Western European nation within the EU to recognize a Palestinian state. This action, spurred by ongoing clashes in Israeli-annexed East Jerusalem, was followed by similar recognitions from other European countries, including Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Romania. Israel's reaction to Sweden's move underscored the intricate geopolitical dynamics at play, with then-Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman issuing a terse response highlighting the complexities of Middle Eastern relations.

The recent surge in support for Palestinian statehood in Europe can be attributed in part to Israel's military campaign in Gaza, which has resulted in significant casualties on both sides. The decision by Norway, Spain, and Ireland to recognize Palestine reflects a growing sentiment of solidarity and the pursuit of justice for the Palestinian people in the face of escalating violence and humanitarian crises.

Furthermore, countries such as Malta and Slovenia have signaled their readiness to recognize Palestine under favorable conditions. Australia and France have also hinted at potential shifts in their policies regarding Palestinian statehood, indicating a broader reevaluation of the diplomatic landscape surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

These developments underscore the evolving dynamics and complexities inherent in the pursuit of a lasting peace agreement in the region, as well as the growing international consensus on the need to address the plight of the Palestinian people and their aspirations for self-determination.

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