Malta has announced it will officially recognize the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly in September. Prime Minister Robert Abela confirmed the decision amid growing domestic pressure and support for a two-state solution. This move follows similar intentions by the UK and France, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warning of recognition if Israel fails to meet conditions. Ireland, Norway, and Spain have already recognized Palestine, highlighting increasing European support for Palestinian statehood.

Prime Minister Robert Abela of Malta has announced that his country will formally recognize the State of Palestine following an international summit on June 20. "We cannot turn a blind eye to the escalating atrocities," Abela said, calling the recognition a moral responsibility. He expressed special sorrow over the killing of nine children of Dr. Ala Al-Najjar in an Israeli attack. The Maltese government also stated its readiness to welcome Dr. Al-Najjar and his family.