Mahmoud Abbas & International — United Nations General Assembly

Mahmoud Abbas: Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestine — Palestinian Authority, welcomed Canada's announcement as a 'historic' decision and has pledged to hold general elections in 2026.

International — United Nations General Assembly: The International — United Nations General Assembly is the forum where Canada, France, and the United Kingdom intend to formally recognize the Palestine in September 2025.

Mahmoud Abbas: As the President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas praised Keir Starmer's announcement and called for immediate official recognition of the State of Palestine.

International — United Nations General Assembly: The International — United Nations General Assembly is the forum where the United Kingdom and France intend to recognize a Palestinian state in September, making it a key stage for this diplomatic shift.

Mahmoud Abbas: Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian President, has agreed to conditions with Western leaders as they prepared to recognize a Palestinian state.

International — United Nations General Assembly: The International — United Nations General Assembly is the forum where Australia's recognition of a Palestinian state will be formalized in September.

Mahmoud Abbas: Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian President, received a letter from Emmanuel Macron confirming France's decision, which the Palestinian Authority welcomed.

International — United Nations General Assembly: The International — United Nations General Assembly is the platform where France and Saudi Arabia are presenting their new peace plan for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and where several countries are recognizing a Palestinian state.