Photo: RNZ / Mark PapaliiNew Zealand is among a dwindling group of nations that have not yet taken steps to formally recognise a Palestinian state. Palestinian recognition has gained momentum in the run up to leaders week at the United Nations General Assembly. France followed suit on Tuesday morning and four other states were expected to do so at the meeting ahead of the United Nations General Assembly. The United Nations conference on a two state solution, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, resumes in New York on Tuesday (NZ time). United Nations investigators have accused Israel of committing "genocide" in Gaza, though the International Court of Justice (ICJ) - the United Nations' 'court' - is yet to deliver its verdict.