Overview

• The four governments announced formal recognition on Sunday ahead of the UN General Assembly, joining a growing roster of states backing Palestinian statehood.
• France and Saudi Arabia are hosting a high‑level conference in New York on a two‑state path, which Israel and the United States are refusing to attend, according to Israel’s UN ambassador.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the recognitions as a reward for terrorism and vowed there will be no Palestinian state, with allies in his coalition pushing settlement expansion or annexation.
• Hamas figures hailed the decisions as a victory, while analysts stressed that recognition remains largely symbolic and will not change conditions in Gaza without further steps.
• The U.S. administration warned of possible repercussions for countries recognizing Palestine, and British officials said they cautioned Israel against any annexation moves.