"Why more countries are recognising the State of Palestine. The United Kingdom, France, Canada and Australia are among a new wave of countries planning to recognise Palestine as a state at this year's United Nations General Assembly meeting. What does this actually mean? And what, if anything, does it change? This episode features: Shibley Telhami | Professor for peace and development at the University of Maryland"
"Diana Buttu | Palestinian lawyer and analyst Michael Lynk | Professor emeritus of law at Western University and former United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories If you want to go deeper on this topic, watch Start Here's explainer on the two-state solution."
A wave of countries including the United Kingdom, France, Canada and Australia plan to recognise Palestine at this year's UN General Assembly. Recognition grants diplomatic legitimacy and can bolster Palestine’s claim to statehood, but it does not automatically alter territorial control, borders, or end occupation. Upgrading status at the UN can enable participation in some international bodies and treaties, influencing legal avenues and accountability. Political consequences may include shifts in bilateral relations, increased pressure on Israel, and altered dynamics for negotiations toward a two-state solution. Practical effects depend on recognition's legal form, international responses, and follow-up diplomatic or policy measures.
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