Did they recognize Palestine yet?

A visual representation of global recognition of Palestine.

About This Project

This interactive map visualizes the global recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state. Countries are color-coded based on their official recognition status:

Recognized

Planned Recognition

Not Recognized

Explore the map by zooming, panning, and hovering over countries to see detailed information about their recognition status and dates. The data reflects official government positions and diplomatic recognition.

Developer API

The recognition data is available through our public API endpoint for developers who want to build applications or conduct research:

API Endpoint

GET

https://didtheyrecognizepalestineyet.com/api/recognition-status

Response Format

Returns an array of country objects with recognition data:

[
  {
    "name": "Norway",
    "code": "NO",
    "recognition": {
      "status": "recognized",
      "dateRecognized": "2024-05-22",
      "datePlanned": null
    }
  },
  {
    "name": "Australia", 
    "code": "AU",
    "recognition": {
      "status": "planned",
      "dateRecognized": null,
      "datePlanned": "2025-09-01"
    }
  }
]

Status Values

"recognized" - Country officially recognizes Palestine
"planned" - Country has announced plans to recognize Palestine
"notrecognized" - Country does not currently recognize Palestine

Usage Examples

JavaScript/Fetch:

fetch('https://didtheyrecognizepalestineyet.com/api/recognition-status')
  .then(response => response.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data));

cURL:

curl https://didtheyrecognizepalestineyet.com/api/recognition-status

Contributing

This project aims to provide accurate, up-to-date information about Palestinian recognition. The data is regularly updated to reflect new diplomatic developments and policy changes.

Data sources include official government statements, UN records, and verified diplomatic announcements. If you notice any inaccuracies or have updates to contribute, please feel free to reach out on @didtheyrecognizepalestineyet@radikal.social.