A growing number of countries is committing to recognize a Palestinian state, with more than 145 nations now adhering to the appeal for international recognition.
Most nations that recognize the state of Palestine did so in 1988, after declaration of the State by the Palestinian National Council (CNP). Many other non -Western states followed the example in the 1990s, 2000 and 2010.
On Monday (22), several nations hold a conference on the solution of two states-aimed at peaceful coexistence between a Palestinian state and the Israeli state-in Himin New York, USA.
Meanwhile, Israel denies the solution of two states and says it will fight against international pressure.
See the countries that already recognize the Palestinian State
Nearly 145 of the 193 UN Member States recognize Palestine as a state.
On September 21, in a movement that was coordinated. This marked the first time that G7 countries, a group formed by the largest economies in the world, did recognition.
On the same day, highlighting that the measure is not against Israel, but in favor of peace and law of the Palestinian people to self -determination.
On the 22nd, during a UN conference, a.
Other countries endorsed the measure, such as Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta and Monaco, who also announced the recognition of Palestine.
A GermanyIn turn, he said he does not plan to recognize the Palestinian state in the short term, but that his priority is to make “long -awaited progress” towards a solution of two states – Israel and a Palestinian state coexisting in peace.
To Europe, Spain, Ireland, Norway recognized Palestine in May last year in a joint effort, joining countries like Poland, Sweden, Vatican, Russia e Ukraine.
Na Latin AmericaPalestine is widely recognized by Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, among others.
Na Africa, The Palestinian state also has the massive recognition of the nations, except for the Republic of Cameroon.
A delegation that represents the state of Palestine has observer status in the UN – but without voting rights. Therefore, although most countries recognize Palestinian independence, full adherence to the UN requires approval by the Security Council, where the US has veto power.
Among the countries that do not recognize Palestine are: United States, Israel, Italy, Japan and New Zealand.
