A Call for Unity; Recognizing Palestine to Secure Global Peace.

A Call for Unity; Recognizing Palestine to Secure Global Peace.

The recent decisions by the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia to formally recognize the State of Palestine mark a historic shift in international diplomacy. These nations have acted at a time when the Palestinian people face unimaginable suffering in Gaza and the West Bank, and when the promise of a two-state solution has been fading under the weight of continued occupation, settlement expansion, and recurring violence.

As the United Nations General Assembly convenes under the joint initiative of France and Saudi Arabia, and with China proposing full UN membership for Palestine, the world stands at a decisive crossroads. Either we move collectively toward justice and peace, or we allow inertia and narrow interests to prolong conflict, deepen despair, and endanger global stability.

For the Muslim world, the question is urgent and moral. If Western countries can recognize Palestine under intense political pressure, why do many Muslim states still hesitate? Recognition is not just a diplomatic gesture; it is a statement of solidarity with a people whose right to self-determination has been denied for decades. At the very least, every Muslim-majority nation should extend formal recognition to the State of Palestine, strengthening its legal and diplomatic standing at the UN and breathing new life into the two-state vision.

History shows that peace brings benefits far beyond borders: stability for investors, security for families, freedom for trade, and hope for younger generations. Justice and recognition reduce extremism and open doors for dialogue, innovation, and regional cooperation. Conversely, inaction and indifference carry a heavy cost: prolonged wars, refugee crises, radicalization, and the spread of conflict far beyond the Middle East. No country can remain untouched by instability when a whole region is on fire.

Israel’s continued rejection of Palestinian statehood and recent troop movements into Gaza risk igniting a conflict that could spill far beyond the region. The refusal to acknowledge Palestinian sovereignty is not only morally indefensible but strategically dangerous. No wall, no military operation, and no alliance can bring security without justice.

The United States now faces a critical test. Will it continue to shield Israel at the cost of its own credibility and global peace? Or will it use its unparalleled influence to secure an immediate ceasefire, pressure all parties toward negotiations, and support the long-overdue recognition of Palestine as a full UN member?

A just and lasting peace in the Middle East is impossible without recognizing the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people. It is time for the world — especially the Muslim world — to act with courage and unity. Recognition of Palestine, combined with a genuine push for ceasefire and negotiations, is the surest path to preventing a wider war and building a future of peace.

Syed Ali Raza Naqvi Bukhari

Unity of Peace, Economic Reform, and Global Unity

Founder & Chairman of Tehreek Istehkam Pakistan, and the author of “Law of God” and “Social Democratic System.” Advocates for truth, social justice, and reform in all sectors of society.