Of the territory claimed by the state, Israel currently occupies the West Bank and the Gaza Strip is largely in ruins. - Which countries recognise the State of Palestine ? According to an AFP tally, at least 151 countries out of 193 UN members now recognise the State of Palestine. Among Asia nations, Japan, South Korea and Singapore are among those that do not recognise Palestine. While recognition carries largely symbolic and political weight, three-quarters of countries say "that Palestine meets all the necessary conditions to be a state", he said.