Overview

• Portugal said it will formally recognize the State of Palestine starting Sunday, preceding the opening of the UN General Assembly.
• France, Canada and Belgium are preparing similar recognitions, with the United Kingdom also signaled to join during the New York gathering.
• The UN adopted the New York Declaration backing a two‑state framework by 142–10 with 12 abstentions, excluding Hamas from the political process and urging planning for a temporary stabilization mission in Gaza.
• Germany, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, will not participate in the recognition effort, arguing the prerequisites for statehood are not met despite growing domestic and EU pressure.
• The United States and Israel oppose the recognition moves, with Washington barring Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas from entering for UN events and Israel denouncing the UN decision.