Diplomatic recognition of Israel stands at roughly 163–169 of 192 UN member states as of mid-2026, with the remaining holdouts concentrated among Arab League members, other Muslim-majority states, and a few others including Cuba, North Korea, and Venezuela. Recent months have seen modest warming in Latin America, including Colombia’s restoration of full ties, embassy relocation to Jerusalem, and recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, alongside Venezuela’s return to consular relations and ambassador restorations by Chile and Honduras. Broader expansion remains constrained by the requirement many states attach to credible progress toward Palestinian statehood, ongoing regional tensions, and domestic political pressures. Saudi Arabia continues to condition any move on such a pathway, while Syrian security talks have advanced without formal recognition. Indonesia and similar states have signaled similar prerequisites, leaving limited scope for new recognitions before year-end absent major diplomatic breakthroughs.