The UK government will recognise Palestine as a state in September, unless Israel meets certain conditions to ease the situation in Gaza. But what would statehood mean? And is it just political posturing or could this help end the war in Gaza and solve one of the world’s most intractable conflicts?

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Guests: 

• Chris Smyth, Whitehall Editor, The Times, and
• Catherine Philp, World Affairs Editor, The Times.

Host: Luke Jones.

Producer: Olivia Case.

Read more:

• Is Israel’s aid U-turn making a difference in Gaza?
• What impact would British recognition of Palestinian state have?

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