Several tallies are circulating regarding the countries that recognise the State of Palestine. Here is a recap of how AFP came to its own count, identifying at least 142 states among the 193 United ...

Consistent with its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognize the State of Palestine,” French President Emmanuel Macron announced.

Despite widespread international recognition of Palestine as a state, many Western nations say they will only endorse Palestinian statehood as part of a comprehensive peace agreement with Israel.