Joint Call from Western Nations to Recognize the State of Palestine

Fifteen Western countries, including France, Spain, Norway, and Finland, have issued a united call for global recognition of the State of Palestine. This joint statement was released following an international conference held in New York.

The conference, which took place on Tuesday night (29 July), was co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia. The following day, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “In New York, together with 14 other countries, France is issuing a joint appeal: we express our intention to recognize the State of Palestine. We invite those who have not yet done so to join us in this initiative.”

According to the joint statement, the aim of this effort is to revive the long-stalled two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians and to pave the way toward a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.

French President Emmanuel Macron recently announced that France will officially recognize Palestine in September. This declaration was met with strong opposition from Israel and the United States.

On the same day, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued a warning, stating that if Israel does not agree to a ceasefire in Gaza and take the necessary steps, the United Kingdom will also consider officially recognizing Palestine in September.

Nine other countries—including Australia, Canada, and New Zealand—that have yet to recognize Palestine have also reportedly expressed “willingness or positive consideration” on the matter.

Additionally, 17 countries participating in the conference, along with the European Union and the Arab League, issued a collective call to end the ongoing violence in Palestinian territories. They also urged the disarmament of Hamas and the end of its control over Gaza.

Analysts believe this coordinated effort has further strengthened the global push for the formal recognition of a Palestinian state.