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Portugal Confirms Recognition of Palestinian State as UK Poised to Announce

The coordinated steps seek to intensify diplomatic pressure over the Gaza crisis ahead of next week’s UN gathering.

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Overview

  • Portugal’s foreign ministry said it will formally recognise a Palestinian state on Sunday, positioning Lisbon with a growing group of Western backers.
  • The United Kingdom is expected to announce recognition on Sunday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer set to deliver the decision, according to BBC and Sky News.
  • Downing Street previously linked recognition to Israel’s obstruction of aid and continuation of military operations in Gaza, and The Times reported a tactical delay to avoid overshadowing President Donald Trump’s state visit.
  • Israel condemned the recognitions, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling them a reward for terror, and the United States signaled disagreement as President Trump said he opposed the move.
  • Roughly three quarters of UN member states already recognise Palestine, the UN General Assembly convenes next week, and Gaza’s health ministry reports at least 65,141 deaths since October 2023.