Why did the UK say it will recognise a Palestinian state?
The United Kingdom will recognise Palestinian statehood – unless Israel takes substantive steps to end the horror in Gaza and commits to negotiations on a two-state solution.
Israel and the United States have condemned the move.
How significant is the UK's decision?
Presenter: James Bays
Guests:
Alan Duncan, former British deputy foreign secretary and a Conservative MP
Carne Ross, former British diplomat and former head of Middle East issues at the United Nations
Ahmed Najar, Palestinian political analyst and economist from Gaza
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