As of September 2025, about 151 of the 193 United Nations member states recognize Palestine as a sovereign state. Recently, major Western countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal officially recognized Palestinian statehood. Several other countries, including France, Belgium, Malta, Andorra, Luxembourg, Spain, Ireland, Norway, and others, either recognize Palestine or have announced plans to do so around the 2025 United Nations General Assembly. Recognition is widespread across many regions, with a majority of countries globally supporting Palestinian statehood. The recognition stems from the Palestine National Council's 1988 declaration of statehood and the continued support for Palestinian aspirations for independence. The UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal's recent recognitions mark a significant policy shift among traditional Western allies of Israel, totaling over 140 countries backing Palestinian statehood. Some countries have recognition conditioned on specific political developments or agreements related to peace and security in the region. The United States and Israel oppose many of these recognitions, viewing them as rewarding terrorism amid ongoing conflicts. In summary:

• More than 150 UN member states recognize Palestine.
• Recent official recognitions include the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal (2025).
• European countries such as France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Andorra, Spain, Ireland, and Norway support or will recognize Palestine.
• Recognition is part of a broader international support for a two-state solution.

This reflects a broad international acceptance of Palestinian statehood, with only a few notable exceptions such as the United States and Israel opposing such recognition.