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This page is subject to the extended confirmed restriction related to the Arab-Israeli conflict. State of Palestine Countries that have recognised the State of Palestine Countries that have not recognised the State of Palestine As of June 2024, the State of Palestine is recognized as a sovereign state by 146 of the 193 member states of the United Nations, or just over 75% of all UN members. It ...
But the resolution also makes plain that "the State of Palestine, in its capacity as an observer State, does not have the right to vote in the General Assembly or to put forward its candidature to United Nations organs". The resolution passed with 143 countries voting in favour, 25 abstaining, 16 non-voting, and nine voting against.
22 May – The governments of Norway, Ireland, and Spain announce they will recognise the State of Palestine as a sovereign state starting 28 May, calling for a two-state solution. In response, Israel recalls its ambassadors to these countries. [72] 23 May – At least 60 Palestinians are killed in Israeli attacks in Rafah, Deir al-Balah, and ...
It additionally expressed support for China's historical positions regarding Palestine. [ 37 ] United Nations : According to UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric , UN Secretary-General António Guterres "very much welcomes the signing of the Beijing Declaration by the Palestinian factions", adding that it was "an important step towards furthering ...
As of 21 June 2024, 146 (75.6%) of the 193 member states of the United Nations have recognised the State of Palestine as sovereign over both West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Many of the countries that do not recognize the State of Palestine nevertheless recognize the PLO as the 'representative of the Palestinian people'. [46]
The Palestine Liberation Organization was created in 1964 as a paramilitary organization and has sought to conduct foreign relations with states and international organisations since that time. [1] Initially, the PLO established relations with Arab and communist countries. In 1969 the PLO became a member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
The group has urged both the United Nations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Muslim countries to take a firm stance in support of Palestine. On April 10, 2024, Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi conveyed his condolences to then-Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh during a conversation regarding the killing of children and ...
Palestine–Spain relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Palestine has an embassy in Madrid. [1] Spain has a consulate general in East Jerusalem that serves the West Bank, Gaza and Jerusalem. [2] Spain recognised the state of Palestine on 28 May 2024. [3]