Malta told a high-level U.N. meeting Wednesday that it will formally recognize the state of Palestine in September, joining France and the United Kingdom in stepping up pressure to end the nearly 80-year Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

UK PM Keir Starmer will recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a Gaza ceasefire, while France’s Macron plans unconditional recognition. Canadian MPs like Salma Zahid urge Ottawa to follow,

The actions reflect souring public approval for Israel's war in Gaza, as well as Israel's increasingly aggressive actions in the West Bank.