No diplomatic recognition
UN member states
| Name | Official position | Relations [note 3] | Relevant memberships |
|---|---|---|---|
 Andorra | In January 2011, Andorra co-sponsored a draft resolution guaranteeing the Palestinian people's right to self-determination.[193] In September, it argued for a proposed resolution to give the State of Palestine observer status in the United Nations.[194] | No | |
 Armenia | On 20 June 2011, Fatah representative Nabil Shaath met with Foreign Minister Eduard Nalbandyan to enlist the support of Armenia in the upcoming resolution.[195] Afterwards, Shaath announced that he had been informed by a number of countries that they would recognize Palestine in the following weeks, and that he expected Armenia to be the first of these.[196] However, the Armenian government did not release any statement regarding the meeting. The situation in Palestine is seen as analogous by the Armenian government to the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, and that any recognition of a Palestinian state by Armenia would set a precedent for the right to self-determination in that region.[197] On similar situations, President Serzh Sargsyan previously stated, "Having the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Armenia can not recognize another entity in the same situation as long as it has not recognized the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic".[198] | No | CSTO; Armenia–Palestine relations |
 Australia | Australian policy calls for a two-state solution, but it has not supported calls toward Palestinian statehood in the past, insisting instead on a negotiated settlement. In regards to a resolution to admit Palestine as a UN non-member observer state, a division in positions emerged: Former Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd recommended abstaining from the vote, whilst former Prime Minister Julia Gillard declared strong support for Israel.[199] In response, Gillard noted: "There isn't a resolution available for people to read or respond to. If such a resolution does hit the deck, then in deciding how Australia will vote, we will bring our very long-standing principles about questions in the Middle East. That is, we are long-standing supporters of a two-state solution."[200] In 2014, Australia voted against a United Nations Security Council draft resolution proposing the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the West Bank by 2017.[201] In April 2021, the Australian Labor Party (Rudd and Gillard's party) passed an amendment to its policy platform recognising Palestine as a state.[202] | Yes | G20 |
 Austria | Austria conferred full diplomatic status on the PLO representation in Vienna on 13 December 1978, under then-chancellor Bruno Kreisky.[203] In June 2011, Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger said that Austria "had not yet made up its mind whether to support a UN recognition of a Palestinian state", adding that he preferred to wait for a joint EU approach to the issue. "We will decide at the last moment because it might still give [the two parties] the opportunity to bring the Middle East peace process back on track."[204] Spindelegger also suggested that the EU draft its own version of the resolution.[205] Further details | Yes[206] | EU, PIF |
 Belgium | On the issue of Palestinian statehood, Belgium supports a joint position within the European Union.[207] In 2011, Prime Minister Yves Leterme called for a European consensus, while the Senate urged the government to recognize a Palestinian state with pre-1967 borders.[208] The Chamber of Representatives adopted a similar position on 5 February 2015. The left-wing opposition called for unconditional recognition of Palestine.[209][210] Despite these declarations, Belgium hasn't recognized the State of Palestine yet. In May 2024, Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib stated that recognition was not up for discussion, but it wouldn't be granted at the time,[211] while Prime Minister Alexander De Croo stressed that recognition was "symbolic" and wouldn't have "any impact in the field".[212] | Yes | EU, NATO |
 Cameroon | Cameroon officially supports a two-state solution.[213] Although a member of the OIC, President Paul Biya has developed strong ties with Israel since the mid-1980s.[214] This perceived friendship has soured the country's traditionally close ties with Arab states, many of whom have withdrawn longstanding economic development assistance and pressed Biya to support Palestinian interests.[215] Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu asked Biya to oppose the United Nations resolution that would admit Palestine as a member state.[216] | Yes[213] | AU, OIC[41] |
 Canada | Canada supports the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state, but only as part of a "comprehensive, just and lasting peace settlement".[217] The Harper government (2006–2015) was regarded as a staunch supporter of Israel. In July 2011, the spokesman for Foreign Minister John Baird stated, "Our government's long-standing position has not changed. The only solution to this conflict is one negotiated between and agreed to by the two parties. ... One of the states must be a Jewish state and recognized as such, while the Palestinian state is to be a non-militarized one".[218] | Yes | G7, G20, NATO, OAS |
 Croatia | Croatia formalized relations with the PLO on 31 March 2011. Former Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor stated in 2011 that her government supported the co-existence of Israel and Palestine as two independent states,[219] however Croatia abstained during voting on upgrading Palestine to non-member observer state status in the United Nations and on admission of Palestine to UNESCO. Former Croatian Foreign Minister Vesna Pusić stated on 24 October 2014 that "Croatia will most likely recognize Palestine soon".[220] The Croatian government tends to favour Israel over Palestine as a commitment to the United States, to whom Croatia is aligned, and the central quarters of the European Union of which Croatia has been a member since 2013. Croatia believes that if it were to recognize Palestine, this would frustrate its position with the EU and ties to the US, and also because the situation in the Middle East is complicated it feels there is no guarantee that there would be peace and further existence of the Jewish state if Israel eventually decides to withdraw from the occupied territories.[221] | Yes | EU, NATO |
 Denmark | Danish Foreign Minister Lene Espersen met Abbas on 9 March 2011 to persuade him to return to negotiating with Israel. Espersen also extended Danish support to Palestinian national development.[222] During the campaign for the 2011 elections, the largest opposition party argued that Denmark should recognize the State of Palestine. Foreign Minister Lene Espersen, however, warned that such a unilateral decision could have "more negative than beneficial" consequences, and stressed the need to co-ordinate policy with the EU.[223] In December 2014, a bill that called on Denmark to recognize Palestine as a state was rejected in the Danish parliament.[224] | Yes | EU, NATO; Denmark–Palestine relations |
 Eritrea | Eritrea is one of only two African countries that does not recognise Palestine, the other being Cameroon.[41][225] In October 2010, President Isaias Afewerki stated, "Israel needs a government, we must respect this. The Palestinians also need to have a dignified life, but it can not be the West Bank or Gaza. A two-state solution will not work. It's just to fool people. Israelis and Palestinians living in the same nation will never happen for many reasons. One option that may work is a Transjordan. Israel may be left in peace and the Palestinian and Jordanian peoples are brought together and can create their own nation".[226] In his address to the UN General Assembly in 2011, Isaias stated that "Eritrea reaffirms its long-standing support to the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and an independent, sovereign state. It also upholds the right of Israel to live in peace and security within internationally recognized boundaries."[227] On 29 November 2012, Eritrea voted in favour of a resolution to make Palestine non-member observer state at the UN. | Yes[228] | AU |
 Estonia | During a meeting with Riyad al-Malki in June 2010, Minister Urmas Paet said the country approved an agreement between the two countries and "self-determination for Palestine".[229] Officials stated that the government would not adopt a position regarding the United Nations bid until the final wording of the resolution was published.[230] | Yes[231] | EU, NATO |
 Fiji | Fijian policy on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict is largely based on United Nations resolutions.[232] | No | MSG, PIF |
 Finland | Finland supports a two-state solution to the conflict.[233] In October 2014, president Sauli Niinistö said that Finland would not follow Sweden's decision in recognizing the State of Palestine.[234] | Yes | EU, NATO |
 France | According to President Nicolas Sarkozy, "France supports the solution of two nation states living side-by-side in peace and security, within safe and recognized borders."[235] In May 2011, Sarkozy said that if peace talks with Israel had not resumed by September, he would recognize the State of Palestine as part of its bid at the United Nations.[236] This echoed statements made in March by Nabil Shaath, who claimed to have received a promise from France that it would recognize in September a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders.[237] According to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, however, Sarkozy had said that France's support would require the Palestinians to recognize Israel as the state of the Jewish people.[235] This was confirmed in July, when Foreign Minister Alain Juppé stated that any solution to the conflict would require the recognition of "the nation-state of Israel for the Jewish people, and the nation-state of Palestine for the Palestinian people."[238] This broke with the European Union's traditional position, which adamantly opposes any mention of Israel as a Jewish state.[239] Sarkozy later turned around on this policy, reportedly saying that the idea of a Jewish state was "silly".[240] In August, Sarkozy stressed the importance of a united EU position on the September initiative, and proposed a compromise where the State of Palestine would be given observer status instead of full membership. The proposal, which was to prevent a split among members of the EU, included a promise from Paris and other members that they would vote for the resolution.[241] In October 2014, France's foreign minister said France would recognize a Palestinian state even if peace talks with Israel fails.[242] On 2 December 2014 the French National Assembly approved a non-binding motion calling on the government to recognise Palestine.[243] | Yes | EU, G7, G20, NATO, UNSC (permanent) |
 Germany | In April 2011, Chancellor Angela Merkel labelled the Palestinian bid for recognition a "unilateral step",[244] and stated unequivocally that Germany will not recognize a Palestinian state without its prior acceptance by Israel. "Unilateral recognitions therefore definitely do not contribute to achieving this aim ... This is our stance now and it will be our stance in September. There needs to be mutual recognition, otherwise it is not a two-state solution".[245] She also reaffirmed her government's commitment to see an agreement reached as soon as possible. "We want a two-state solution. We want to recognize a Palestinian state. Let us ensure that negotiations begin. It is urgent".[246] Further details | Yes | EU, G7, G20, NATO |
 Greece | President Karolos Papoulias has stated that Greece ultimately supports the creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel.[247] Under previous governments, Greece garnered a reputation as a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause.[248] Within the wider Arab–Israeli conflict, Andreas Papandreou maintained a stronger stand against Israel than any other government in the European Community. Diplomatic relations were founded with the PLO in 1981, while relations with Israel were maintained only at the consular level until Greece's formal recognition of Israel in 1990 under Mitsotakis.[249] Since the formation of current foreign policy under George Papandreou, Greece has seen a rapid improvement in relations with Israel,[250] leading the media to mark the conclusion of Greece's pro-Palestinian era.[251] However, in December 2015, Greece's parliament voted in favour of a motion requesting that the government recognize Palestine.[252] | Yes | EU, NATO; Greece–Palestine relations |
 Ireland | In January 2011, Ireland accorded the Palestinian delegation in Dublin diplomatic status.[253] A few months later, their Foreign Affairs Minister stated that Ireland would "lead the charge" in recognizing Palestinian statehood, but that it would not come until the PNA was in full and sole control over its territories.[254] In 2014, both houses of the Irish Parliament passed motions urging the government to recognize the State of Palestine.[255][256] However, the government said it would recognize Palestine only as part of a broader EU initiative.[257] On 26 May 2021, following increased violence in the West Bank and Gaza, the Dáil condemned Israel's 'de facto annexation' of Palestine as illegal.[258] Amid the Israel-Hamas war, the governments of Ireland, Norway, and Spain jointly announced their intention to recognize the State of Palestine on 28 May 2024.[259] | Yes | EU; Ireland–Palestine relations |
 Israel | See above | Yes | |
 Italy | In May 2011, at an event in Rome celebrating Israel's independence, then Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi pledged his country's support to Israel.[260] In June, he reiterated Italy's position against unilateral actions on either side of the conflict, stressing that "peace can only be reached with a common initiative through negotiations".[261] This position was shared by parliamentarians, who drafted a letter to the United Nations stating that "a premature, unilateral declaration of Palestinian statehood would [...] undermine rather than resolve the Israeli–Palestinian peace process".[262] Nevertheless, at the same time, Italy upgraded the diplomatic status of the Palestinian delegation in Rome to a mission, similarly to what other EU countries were doing, giving the head of the delegation ambassadorial status.[263] Moreover, on 31 October 2011, Italy did not oppose Palestine's UNESCO membership bid[264] and, on 29 November 2012, Italy voted in favour of UN Resolution 67/19, giving Palestine a non-member observer state status at the United Nations.[265] Italy's opposition to unilateral actions was reiterated on 21 December 2017, when it voted in favour of a UN draft resolution calling on all countries to comply with Security Council resolutions regarding the status of Jerusalem,[266] following the decision by the U.S. to move its embassy to Israel from Tel Aviv to the city.[267] | Yes | EU, G7, G20, NATO; Italy–Palestine relations |
 Japan | Japan supports a two-state solution to the conflict,[268] and supports the establishment of a Palestinian state.[269] In October 2007, a Japanese Justice Ministry official said "Given that the Palestinian Authority has improved itself to almost a full-fledged state and issues its own passports, we have decided to accept the Palestinian nationality".[270] The Japanese government declared that it would not recognize any act that would jeopardize a Palestianian state with the pre-1967 borders nor the annexation of East Jerusalem by Israel.[271][272] Japan voted favorably for the United Nations General Assembly resolution to accord Palestine Non-member Observer State status in the United Nations in November 2012, and since then, refers to the country as "Palestine".[273] | Yes | G7, G20 |
 Kiribati | During the summit of the Pacific Islands Forum in early September 2011, the foreign minister of Kiribati reportedly expressed support for the Palestinian position.[274] | No | PIF |
 Latvia | Latvia supports a two-state solution to the conflict and provides development assistance to the Palestinian National Authority.[275][276] | Yes | EU, NATO |
 Liechtenstein | Liechtenstein relies on Switzerland to carry out most of its foreign affairs.[277] In January 2011, it co-sponsored a draft resolution guaranteeing the Palestinian people's right to self-determination,[193] and stated that this right must be exercised with a view to achieving a viable and fully sovereign Palestinian state.[278] | No | EFTA |
 Lithuania | Like the rest of the European Union, Lithuania supports a two-state solution including an independent Palestinian state.[279] Foreign Minister Audronius Ažubalis called for a strong, unanimous European position that encouraged both parties to resume peace talks.[280] | Yes | EU, NATO |
 Luxembourg | In an interview with Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn in March 2011, The Jerusalem Post stated that Luxembourg was considered among the "least friendly" countries to Israel in the EU.[281][282] In response to divisions within the EU regarding the Palestinians' September bid for UN membership, Asselborn reportedly urged the PNA to accept an upgrade in its observer status and not ask for membership. He insisted, "We cannot let the Palestinians leave New York at the end of the month with nothing",[283] He referred to the positions of four members in particular that stood as an obstacle to the achievement of a common position,[274] but that he "cannot agree to say no" to the Palestinian endeavour.[284] He noted that securing the support of all EU nations would have been a great moral advantage for Palestine.[283] In December 2019, Asselborn wrote to Josep Borrell, the head of EU foreign policy, urging a debate on recognising Palestinian statehood.[285] | Yes | EU, NATO; Luxembourg–Palestine relations |
 Marshall Islands | The Marshall Islands has, like the US, long been a close voting ally of Israel at the United Nations. In December 2017, the Marshall Islands was one of just nine countries (including the US and Israel) to vote against a motion adopted by the UN General Assembly condemning the United States' recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital city.[286] Additionally, it was one of only five countries (the others being Israel, the US, Micronesia and Nauru) to oppose a UN draft resolution in November 2020 on the creation of a Palestinian state.[287] | No | PIF |
 Mexico | Mexico (the United Mexican States) has not officially recognized the State of Palestine. In November of 2023, the Mexican Senate passed a resolution calling on the Mexican executive to recognize Palestine and the State of Palestine upgraded the status of its delegation in Mexico from a from a “Special Delegation” to a full embassy.[288] While Mexico was listed as having recognizing Palestine in 2023 in documents circulated by the United Nations,[96] the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador clarified that Mexico had not yet officially recognized the State of Palestine.[289] Mexico however maintains diplomatic relations with the State of Palestine. | Yes | G20, OAS; Mexico–Palestine relations |
 Federated States of Micronesia | The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is a consistent supporter of Israel, especially in international resolutions,[290] though this is due in part to its association with the United States.[277] Former FSM President Manny Mori said that the relationship goes back to 1986, when Israel made "[an] early decision to support Micronesia's membership in the UN".[291] During the summit of the Pacific Islands Forum in September 2011, the leader of the Micronesian delegation reportedly stated his country's solidarity with the Palestinian people's suffering and support for their right to self-determination. Regarding the PNA's endeavour to gain admission to the United Nations, however, the official stated that the agreements signed with the U.S. prevented the FSM from voting according to its government's wishes in cases where they conflicted with those of the U.S.[274] In reference to Israel's continued development assistance to Micronesians, another diplomat noted, "We need Israeli expertise, so I don't see a change in our policy anytime soon."[290] | No | PIF |
 Moldova | Moldova maintains a policy of neutrality in international affairs. It has expressed full support for the Quartet principles for the settlement of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, which call for an independent Palestinian state. | Yes | |
 Monaco | No | ||
 Myanmar | Myanmar is one of only two Asian members of the Non-Aligned Movement that has not recognized the State of Palestine, alongside Singapore.[292][293] Former foreign affairs minister Win Aung stated in 2000 that Myanmar supports a two-state solution within internationally recognized borders.[294] | No | ASEAN |
 Nauru | During the Pacific Islands Forum in early September 2011, Foreign Affairs Minister Kieren Keke confirmed his nation's solidarity with the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination.[295] The PNA's foreign ministry published a statement prior to the summit claiming that most Pacific island nations would vote against a United Nations resolution regarding the Palestinian state.[296] | No | PIF |
 Netherlands | The Netherlands supports a two-state solution. The recognition of Palestine as a state is seen as contingent upon successful negotiations that ensure the security and mutual recognition of both states.[297] | Yes | EU, NATO |
 New Zealand | New Zealand supports a two-state solution to the peace process.[298] It also maintains a policy of tacit rather than explicit recognition of new states. For Palestine, this would mean upgrading its accredited delegation to a diplomatic status.[299] In early September 2011, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said that the government would not make a decision until the wording of the resolution was released. "We've got a reputation for being fair minded and even handed on this matter and all we can do is wait to see the words.[298] He also told Riyad al-Malki that he had refused to give any pledges Israel to oppose to vote.[274] Since 2017, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has reiterated her support for a two-state solution and opposition to settler expansions.[300][301] | Yes[145] | PIF |
 North Macedonia | North Macedonia is one of the few countries with no political or diplomatic relations with Palestine, of any kind. Whilst he was Macedonian Foreign Minister, Nikola Poposki stated that the Macedonian position will be built in accordance with the views of the European Union and its strategic partners.[302] | No | NATO |
 Norway | The Norwegian government upgraded the Palestinian mission in Oslo to an embassy in December 2010 and called for a Palestinian state within the following year.[303] In January 2011, Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated that if negotiations with Israel failed by September, Norway would recognize Palestine within the United Nations framework.[304][305] After meeting with Abbas in July 2011, Støre said it was legitimate for Palestinians to seek a vote on statehood, emphasizing that people have the right to use UN institutions to clarify their status.[306] Amid the Israel-Hamas war, the governments of Ireland, Norway, and Spain jointly announced their intention to recognize the State of Palestine on 28 May 2024.[259] | Yes | EFTA, NATO |
 Palau | Palau is one of four countries (alongside the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and Nauru) that has almost always voted with the U.S. in bills at the UN. Palau, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and the U.S. make up the Compact of Free Association,[307] which some observers have suggested amounts to "checkbook diplomacy", whereby the U.S. bought the tiny island states' votes for cash.[308] When the UN overwhelmingly voted to condemn Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and relocate the U.S. embassy there, Palau was one of only nine countries to support the move.[309][310] | No | PIF |
 Panama | Panama has not indicated its position regarding a vote on statehood,[311] and is reported to be undecided on the matter.[312] President Ricardo Martinelli has a record of supporting Israel in UN resolutions,[313] and has reportedly resisted pressure from other Latin American governments to recognize Palestine.[314] The Central American Integration System (SICA) was expected to adopt a joint position on the issue at its summit on 18 August,[315] but Panama insisted that discussion should retain a regional focus and the matter was not included on the final agenda.[316] In early September, Foreign Minister Roberto Henriquez said that the government's decision would not be made public until its vote is cast, but added, "It is very important that the birth of this country and its recognition in the international forum is previously accompanied by a full peace agreement with its neighbour, Israel."[317] On 4 July 2015, Panama's Vice President and Foreign Minister Isabel De Saint Malo de Alvarado said that her government is looking at ways to recognize the State of Palestine without affecting their "close relationship" with Israel.[318] | No | OAS |
 Portugal | In February 2011, several parliamentary factions proposed resolutions calling on the government to recognize the State of Palestine.[319] However, these were dismissed by the two majority parties, which insisted on a prior settlement acceptable to both Palestinians and Israelis.[320] Foreign Minister Paulo Portas stated that Portugal supports the initiative to recognize Palestine, but that it must not forget the security of Israel: "We will do everything for Palestine, which deserves to have its state, and do nothing against Israel, which deserves to have its security."[321] In December 2014, the Portuguese Parliament passed a resolution that is non-binding calling on the government to recognize Palestine as an independent state with 9 of 230 members opposing the measure.[322] | Yes | EU, NATO |
 Samoa | In 2010, Prime Minister Tuilaʻepa Saʻilele Malielegaoi expressed support for a two-state solution to the conflict.[323] | No | PIF |
 San Marino | No | ||
 Singapore | Singapore has not recognized the State of Palestine and has not announced a position regarding a resolution.[324] The island state has a strong relationship with Israel.[325] However, Singapore established a representative office in Ramallah as a move to improve coordination of capacity-building initiatives and fortify relations with the Palestinian National Authority.[326][327] | Yes[328] | ASEAN |
 Slovenia | On 28 November 2014, the Foreign Policy Committee rejected a motion to immediately recognize Palestine but approved an alternative motion requiring the government to submit a proposal to recognize Palestine to the National Assembly.[329] During the Israel–Hamas war, Prime Minister Robert Golob announced that his government will recognize the State of Palestine by 13 June 2024, expecting that this will help put pressure on both sides of the conflict to reach an agreement.[330][331] | Yes | EU, NATO |
 Solomon Islands | Foreign Minister Peter Shannel Agovaka met Riyad al-Malki in early September at the summit of the Pacific Islands Forum in Wellington. Agovaka reportedly confirmed his government's support of Palestinian efforts at the United Nations, and that possible recognition of the State of Palestine would be considered in the next cabinet meeting.[274] | No | PIF |
 South Korea | The government of South Korea does not recognize the State of Palestine; however, it has a representative office in Ramallah.[332] | Yes | G20 |
 Spain | Despite good relations between Spain and Palestine, the Spanish government withheld official recognition for several years. In August 2011, Foreign Minister Trinidad Jiménez told El País about Spain's intentions for recognition, adding that it would give Palestinians much-needed hope for their future state.[333] On 20 November 2014, the Spanish parliament approved a non-binding motion to recognize Palestine by a vote of 319–2.[334] Amid the Israel-Hamas war and the 2023 Spanish general election, reelected Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced his government's intention to recognize Palestine and communicated this to the Israeli government.[335][336] Finally, the governments of Ireland, Norway, and Spain announced their intention to recognize the State of Palestine on 28 May 2024.[259] | Yes | EU, NATO; Palestine–Spain relations |
 Switzerland | Switzerland does not recognize Palestine as an independent state but voted in favor of granting it a non-member observer status at the UN in November 2014. Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga voiced her support for a two-state solution, saying "Switzerland has worked for years for a solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Our aim is to achieve peace."[337] | Yes | EFTA |
 Tonga | In September 2011, following the summit of the Pacific Islands Forum in Wellington, the PNA's foreign ministry noted that it had made significant strides in its efforts to attain recognition from Tonga.[295] | No | PIF |
 Tuvalu | On 10 September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly passed a Palestinian resolution to allow its flag to fly in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York. The vote was passed with 119 votes in support, 8 opposing, and 45 abstentions. Tuvalu was one of the eight opposing votes.[338] | No | PIF |
 United Kingdom | In September 2011, the UK said it would recognize Palestine as a state, but only with non-member observer status, rather than full membership, at the United Nations.[citation needed] In October 2014, the UK House of Commons passed a symbolic non-binding Motion by a vote of 274 in favour to 12 against which called on the Government to recognize Palestine.[339][340] Also in October 2014, the devolved government of Scotland called for recognition of Palestine as an independent state and for the UK to open an Embassy.[341] Shortly before the 47th G7 summit in June 2021, Labour Party leader Keir Starmer called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to "press for renewed agreement to finally recognise a state of Palestine and to stop expansion of illegal settlements and to get a meaningful peace process back and running."[342] | Yes | G7, G20, NATO, UNSC (permanent); Palestine–United Kingdom relations. |
 United States | In September 2011, President Barack Obama declared U.S. opposition to the bid in his speech to the General Assembly, saying that "genuine peace can only be realized between Israelis and Palestinians themselves" and that "[u]ltimately, it is Israelis and Palestinians – not us – who must reach an agreement on the issues that divide them".[343] Obama told Abbas that the United States would veto any United Nations Security Council move to recognize Palestinian statehood.[344] Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden have maintained that UNSC veto policy.[345][346] | Yes | G7, G20, NATO, OAS, UNSC (permanent); Palestine–United States relatio |
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