Overview

• Britain and Canada became the first major G7 economies to extend recognition, joined on Sunday by Australia and Portugal.
• Israel denounced the decisions and far-right ministers urged annexation measures in the West Bank, while Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed the step.
• Washington and Berlin reiterated opposition to recognition at this time, underscoring a widening split among Western allies.
• Officials said the initiative is meant to protect the two-state framework, press for a ceasefire and expand humanitarian access to Gaza, while acknowledging it will not create a state overnight.
• France signaled it will announce recognition at a New York conference hosted with Saudi Arabia, and partners including Belgium and New Zealand indicated they plan to follow.