This won’t end the conflict overnight. But it shifts the tone. It opens space for real dialogue, and it gives Palestinians something long denied -- acknowledgment, not just as a cause, but as a people with a future.
Later in the day, Portugal joined them, formally recognizing the State of Palestine and reinforcing the momentum toward international consensus.
On Monday, France, Malta, Monaco, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, and San Marino had also announced recognition, with French President Emmanuel Macron delivering the declaration at the UN General Assembly. His statement framed the move as a strategic affirmation of the two-state solution, underscoring the urgency of preserving diplomatic avenues amid a deepening crisis. Together, these recognitions mark a turning point, not just in policy, but in perception, where Palestinian statehood is no longer deferred, but acknowledged as a present and pressing reality.