Tensions rise as Britain, Australia, Canada, and Portugal officially recognize a Palestinian state, marking a historic shift in Western foreign policy toward Israel and Palestine. The move has sparked strong reactions from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who calls the recognition “absurd” and a threat to Israel’s existence, vowing to expand Jewish settlements in the West Bank despite international law.

The U.S. State Department describes the recognition as “performative,” emphasizing that priorities remain hostage release, Israel’s security, and regional peace. Meanwhile, Palestinian leaders in Gaza welcome the decision as a step toward statehood, and France and other countries are expected to follow suit during UN General Assembly talks.

As the Gaza conflict continues, the humanitarian crisis deepens, raising global diplomatic tensions and increasing pressure on Israel from the international community. The world watches closely as Trump’s stance on this historic move remains a key question in U.S.-Israel-West relations.

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