By Redaction ARPS with Agencies
Seventy-five percent of UN member states recognize or plan to recognize Palestinian statehood, with Australia pledging to do so at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September.
The Israel-Hamas conflict, intensified by the October 7, 2023, attack, has increased international support for Palestinian statehood.
The push for Palestinian statehood began in 1988 with Yasser Arafat’s declaration, which gained early recognition from Algeria and other countries.
Important milestones include UNESCO’s granting of full membership to Palestine in 2011 and the UN General Assembly’s designation of it as a “non-member observer state” in 2012.
Renewed recognition efforts took place in 2024-2025, with support from countries in the Caribbean and Europe.
On August 11, Australia’s Prime Minister confirmed the country’s recognition of Palestine, joining France, Britain, and Canada, despite criticism from Israel.
