Many European Nations Recognise Palestinian State at 80th UNGA

At the recently held 80th United Nations General Assembly session, France, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Andorra, and Belgium formally recognised a Palestinian state, joining Canada, Australia, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.

  • The move comes as Israel intensifies settlement expansion in the West Bank and escalates its assault on Gaza, drawing mounting international calls for a two-state solution.

What makes a ‘State’ in international law?

  • The Montevideo Convention (1933) outlines four key criteria:
    • Defined borders
    • A functioning government
    • Capacity to engage in foreign relations
    • Permanent population
  • Recognition by others is not a legal requirement for statehood.

Does Palestine meet these criteria?

  • Defined Borders: Pre-1967 war lines envisioned (Gaza, ....
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