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

PARIS, Sept 23, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - A majority of European countries now recognise the State of Palestine, following official declarations in New York on Monday by France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta and others, after nearly two years of war in Gaza. 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 the State of Palestine ? - According to an AFP tally, at least 151 countries out of 193 UN members now recognise the State of Palestine. AFP has not obtained recent confirmation from...