Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference in Jerusalem on Sept. 2, 2024. Ohad Zwigenberg/AFP via Getty Images
International pressure on Israel has been mounting this week, as key Western allies move toward recognizing Palestinian statehood, citing mounting concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the deadlock over a long-term political resolution to the conflict.
Canada on July 30 became the latest country to announce its intent to formally recognize a Palestinian state, following similar statements by Malta and the UK.
