Historic Recognitions of Palestinian State are Welcome – But Urgent Action on Gaza Needed

September 22, 2025 – In response to key U.S. allies including the UK, France, Canada, Australia and Portugal recognizing Palestinian statehood on September 21 and 22, Center for International Policy Executive Vice President Matt Duss issued the following statement:

“The recognition of Palestinian Statehood by several United States allies is a necessary and historic affirmation of Palestinians’ national rights. As the United Nations General Assembly begins, this long overdue step should be welcomed by all who want to see a just and peaceful end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

“Still, we need to see all nations take urgent and concrete action to protect Palestinian human rights by countering the genocide in Gaza, and apartheid and annexation in the West Bank.

“All countries must act to stop Israel’s forced displacement, starvation and slaughter of Palestinian civilians. That begins with cutting off the flow of weapons that Israel is using to perpetrate these crimes, and imposing sanctions on the Israeli officials responsible for them.”