Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced that Malta will officially recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session in September.
In a statement, Malta's Premier affirmed its support for the two-state solution and the international momentum toward acknowledging Palestinian statehood amid escalating tensions in Gaza.
The announcement positions Malta among a growing list of European countries taking concrete diplomatic steps in support of Palestinian rights and sovereignty.
The move is expected to draw attention during the September UN gathering, where several global leaders are anticipated to address the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Similarly, Canadian media sources have reported that Canada is currently reviewing the possibility of recognizing a Palestinian state, contingent on whether Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza.
According to a source cited by Canadian outlets and reported by Alqahera News, Ottawa may take diplomatic action if hostilities continue.
The potential recognition by Canada would mark a significant shift in the country's Middle East policy and add weight to the increasing international pressure on Israel to end the military operations in Gaza and reengage in a political solution based on the two-state framework.
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