The Brief Canada, the U.K. and Australia all said they formally recognize a Palestinian state. The moves comes ahead of the U.N. General Assembly this week, where other nations are also expected to recognize a Palestinian state. Canada, the U.K. and Australia all formally recognize a Palestinian state on Sunday, despite opposition from the U.S. and Israel. The moves come ahead of the U.N. General Assembly this week, where other nations are also expected to recognize a Palestinian state. (Photo by Bertrand Guay/AFP via Getty Images)For context:More than 140 countries have already said they recognize a Palestinian state, though the move is largely symbolic.