Almost 60 Labour MPs have urged the UK government to promptly recognize Palestine as a state, following the announcement by the Israeli minister of military affairs regarding plans to relocate all residents of Gaza to a camp on the ruins of Rafah.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says Paris remains determined to recognize the state of Palestine at a United Nations conference later this month.

Indonesia calls for speedy recognition of Palestine by Australia and East Asian countries.

Iran says the Israeli regime’s inhumane actions against Palestinian civilians constitute “a clear example of terrorism."

Foreign Minister Kamikawa says her country considers recognizing the State of Palestine.

The Foreign Ministry of Armenia announces that it is recognizing the state of Palestine.

The trio is the first major Western powers to officially recognize Palestine.

The Israeli regime takes “punitive measures” against Spain over a recent decision by Madrid to recognize the Palestinian state.

Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has hailed Madrid’s decision to formally recognize a Palestinian state, saying the move “is justice for the Palestinian people."

Ireland, Norway and Spain have formally recognized Palestinian state, irrespective of strong opposition from Israeli authorities to the move.