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"Today, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Iceland, Ireland, Spain, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, France, Switzerland, and Japan announced the formation of an emergency coalition to ensure the financial sustainability of the Palestinian National Authority," reads a document published on the Foreign Ministry's website on September 26.
The coalition was created in response to the acute and unprecedented financial crisis facing the Palestinian Authority, according to the communiqué. Its primary goal is to stabilize the Palestinian Authority's finances and maintain its ability to govern, provide vital services, and maintain security.
The coalition countries also demanded that Israel immediately unblock all Palestinian customs revenues and cease any actions that hinder or weaken the Palestinian Authority or threaten its existence.
According to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa, donors have pledged at least $170 million to finance the Palestinian National Authority. Saudi Arabia, in particular, will provide the coalition with $90 million, according to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
Since September 21, the authorities of Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, Portugal, France, Monaco, Luxembourg, and Malta have recognized Palestinian statehood. The leaders of these countries have declared their commitment to a conflict resolution based on political recognition of both states.
On September 22, unrest erupted in Italy after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rejected Italy's recognition of Palestine. Thousands of protesters calling for solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza took to the streets, some storming Milan's central train station and clashing with police.
Speaking to the UN General Assembly on September 23, US President Donald Trump stated that recognizing Palestine by other states would only fuel the conflict in the Gaza Strip. He said it would be too great a reward for Hamas terrorists for their atrocities.