As of 2025, nearly 48 countries do not recognize Palestine as a sovereign state. These include many major Western powers and several countries across different continents. Countries that do not recognize Palestine include: Europe:

• Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Monaco

America:

• Barbados, Canada, Jamaica, Panama, United States

Asia:

• Armenia, Japan, Myanmar, Singapore, South Korea

Middle East:

• Israel

Oceania:

• Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu

Africa:

• Cameroon, Eritrea

Some countries have recently changed their stance to recognize Palestine, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal in 2025, but the above list reflects those still withholding recognition as of mid-2025. Many Western countries cite the need for a negotiated two-state solution with Israel as the reason for non-recognition, alongside strategic alliances and diplomatic considerations.