Overview

• Britain and Canada became the first G7 countries to extend formal recognition, breaking with long-standing policy.
• Israel’s government officially rejected the recognitions as unilateral and destabilizing, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed no Palestinian state and signaled further settlement expansion.
• France is reported to be coordinating additional announcements with Saudi Arabia at a UN gathering on Sept. 22, with roughly ten countries expected to join.
• Canada said its decision followed direct commitments from the Palestinian Authority on governance reforms, 2026 elections excluding Hamas, and demilitarization.
• U.S. President Donald Trump voiced opposition to the recognitions, underscoring divisions with allies over the diplomatic push.