‘But Do You CONDEMN Oct 7?’ Is Recognition of Palestine a Turning Point for Israel? | CounterPoints

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The UN General Assembly has become a stage for more world leaders to formally recognize Palestine. The UK, Canada, Australia, and France are the latest countries to join the majority of UN members in granting recognition. Supporters argue recognition is a necessary step to pressure both sides toward a ceasefire and lasting peace. Critics say it is an empty gesture with little impact on the ground. Hardline Israeli ministers are already calling for annexation of the West Bank, while Netanyahu warns recognition rewards terrorism. On this episode of Counterpoints, we ask: Is recognition by Western powers a significant move or lip service to voters? Is Israel becoming diplomatically isolated? And what would a Palestinian state actually look like? Guests: • Yuen Pau Woo, Independent Canadian Senator from British Columbia • Jake Wallis Simons, Daily Telegraph Columnist and author of Never Again? How the West Betrayed the Jews and Itself • Manuel Hassassian, Palestinian Ambassador to Denmark #Israel #Palestine #Recognition #UNGA #Netanyahu #MiddleEast #Gaza #WestBank #Diplomacy #Politics #Counterpoints #AlArabiyaEnglish