History will remember September 2025 as the month when the tide finally turned against Israel’s brutal occupation and unrelenting war on Gaza. Britain, Australia, Canada, and Portugal have formally recognized the State of Palestine — a courageous decision that deserves not just applause, but swift emulation by every remaining UN member.
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For too long, Palestinians — a people with a permanent population, defined territory, functioning governance, and international representation — have been denied the basic dignity of statehood. Their homes have been razed, their land stolen, their children buried beneath rubble. The war in Gaza has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions, and turned an entire enclave into ashes. This is not merely a tragedy; it is genocide — as confirmed by UN investigators. No amount of Israeli denial can erase the truth that Gaza’s ruins tell the world.
Recognition Is Justice, Not Symbolism:
Some argue that recognizing Palestine is merely symbolic. They are wrong. Recognition is a legal, moral, and political act — an affirmation of the Palestinian right to self-determination and a rejection of Israel’s illegal occupation and settlement expansion. It gives Palestinians standing in international courts, strengthens their voice in global forums, and forces Israel to face accountability for its crimes.
By taking this step, London, Ottawa, Canberra, and Lisbon join more than 147 countries that already recognize Palestine. Their decision shows that the moral compass of the world has not been completely broken and delivers a powerful rebuttal to the idea that Palestinians must negotiate statehood with an occupier who has never shown interest in peace — only expansion.
The UN Must Act Without Delay:
With the UN General Assembly now in session, there can be no excuse for hesitation. France, Belgium, and others are reportedly preparing to join the recognition wave. The United States, Germany, and a shrinking handful of others stand increasingly isolated in their refusal. The UN must rise to the moment and admit Palestine as a full member state — anything less is complicity.
Washington Cannot Look Away:
The United States must end its dangerous indulgence of Israeli aggression. President Donald Trump, who prides himself on making “deals,” must understand that no deal can begin while Gaza is being bombed into oblivion. Each day of American silence is another day of bloodshed. Washington’s opposition to Palestinian statehood undermines its credibility and risks leaving it remembered not as a broker of peace but as an enabler of war crimes.
A Warning to Israel:
Israel’s leaders may rage against recognition, threaten annexations, and smear world leaders for “rewarding terror.” None of that changes reality: the world is moving forward, and Israel is sliding into isolation. Even its closest allies are running out of patience with its endless war and illegal settlement building.
Recognition of Palestine is not the end of the struggle, but it is a decisive beginning. It is the world’s way of saying: enough — enough occupation, enough collective punishment, enough genocide.
Every UN member state that has yet to recognize Palestine must act now. Recognition is not a mere diplomatic gesture — it is an act of justice, solidarity, and humanity. Delay costs lives. The Palestinian flag belongs among the nations. The world has waited too long. The time is now.
