Diplomatic momentum for additional Palestinian state recognitions has slowed following the September 2025 wave at the UN General Assembly, when the UK, Canada, France, Australia, Portugal, and several European states including Belgium, Luxembourg, and Malta formalized recognition amid efforts to revive the two-state solution. As of that period, 157 UN members had extended recognition, reflecting sustained international pressure tied to the Gaza conflict and West Bank settlements. Remaining non-recognizing states, particularly the United States and several EU members, continue to condition any shift on Palestinian Authority reforms, hostage releases, and security guarantees. No major new recognitions or high-level summits have occurred in early 2026, leaving trader assessments focused on potential late-year diplomatic breakthroughs or escalations that could alter bilateral stances before the 2027 deadline.