Germany confirms that it will support the United Nations resolution on the two-state solution.

A spokesperson for the German government said on Thursday that Berlin will support the United Nations resolution on a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but does not believe the time is right to recognize a Palestinian state.

The spokesperson added, "Germany will support such a resolution that simply describes the current situation in international law," noting that Berlin "has always supported the two-state solution and consistently calls for it."

The spokesperson further stated, "Chancellor (Friedrich Merz) reaffirmed two days ago that Germany does not see the time as right to recognize a Palestinian state."

Britain, France, Canada, Australia, and Belgium have announced that they will recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly this month, although London said it might reconsider if Israel takes steps to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and commits to a long-term peace process.

The United States strongly opposes any move by its European allies to recognize a Palestinian state.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced last week that the United States has informed other countries that recognizing a Palestinian state would cause more problems.

Those who see recognition of the Palestinian state as a symbolic gesture more than anything else point to the limited impact in the conflict from countries like China, India, Russia, and many Arab nations that have recognized the Palestinians' right to establish their own state for decades.