Who recognises the State of Palestine, who doesn't, and why does it matter? | International

PARIS, Sept 22, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Britain, Australia, Canada and Portugal on Sunday recognised a Palestinian state after nearly two years of war in Gaza, with France, Belgium and other countries poised to follow suit at the UN General Assembly. Here is an overview of diplomatic recognition of the state, which was unilaterally proclaimed by the Palestinian leadership in exile in 1988. Of the territory claimed by the state, Israel currently occupies the West Bank and the Gaza Strip is largely in ruins. - Which countries recognise or will recognise the State of Palestine ? - According to an AFP tally, at least 145 countries out of 193 UN members now recognise the State of Palestine. AFP has not yet...