Several Western nations, including the UK, France, Canada, Australia, and Portugal, formally recognized Palestinian statehood in September 2025 alongside smaller European states during a France-Saudi Arabia co-hosted UN conference on the two-state solution. This brought the total above 150 UN member states. Those announcements often referenced Palestinian Authority commitments to elections, institutional reform, and excluding Hamas from governance, though subsequent delays in PA elections have raised questions about enforcement. The United States continues to oppose recognition and full UN membership, while holdouts such as Germany maintain longstanding positions favoring negotiated outcomes. Ongoing Gaza developments, potential ceasefires, or renewed multilateral talks could influence remaining decisions ahead of 2027.