According to two matching sources who spoke to Sky News Arabia on Thursday, leading European nations have given their approval to recognize the State of Palestine unilaterally.
Moreover, the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden is reportedly considering the recognition more seriously, although the matter is still under review.
One source, a diplomat who wished to remain anonymous, mentioned that four permanent members of the Security Council have agreed to the unilateral recognition of the State of Palestine. The fifth member, the United States, is currently not in favor of unilateral recognition.
The sources also highlighted that the majority of countries in the United Nations General Assembly support the decision.
However, the Arab states are cautious due to the potential use of a veto by the United States in the UN Security Council, leading to a delay in proposing a related bill diplomatically in New York.
Another source revealed that the Biden administration has informed several Arab countries that its current priorities are focused on completing a hostage deal and achieving a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Following these priorities, the administration plans to resume discussions with the Israeli government about a new peace plan and the necessity of establishing a timeline for its implementation.
The source further disclosed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to discuss the new peace plan in recent weeks.
President Biden’s insistence on discussing the peace plan, as a means to find a political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, has reportedly strained relations, leading to a three-week communication breakdown.
Moreover, several European and Arab countries have urged the United States to consider unilateral recognition of the Palestinian state if Israel continues to resist engaging in the proposed peace plan.
