This week on The Real Story - The Albanese government reveals its intention to recognise Palestinian statehood, following in the footsteps of France, Canada and the U.K. So what does this mean politically and will it make any difference to settling the conflict between Israel and Hamas? Former Labor advisor Darrin Barnett weighs in with his thoughts.

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