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At this year’s UN General Assembly, a fresh wave of governments — including several G7 members and two permanent Security Council members — moved to recognize a Palestinian state. Supporters call it a step toward peace; critics say it rewards Hamas, undermines hostage diplomacy, and does nothing to change facts on the ground.
In this episode, host Aviva Klompas speaks with historian, diplomat, and former Israeli Ambassador to Washington Dr. Michael Oren about “recognition fever.” They trace how the history of recognitions stretches back decades and what international law requires for statehood. The conversation looks at what recognition does and does not confer and why many see this push as punishment of Israel rather than evidence the Palestinians are ready for a state.
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What the World Gets Wrong About Israel by Benny Gantz
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We want to hear from you. Send questions and comments to [email protected] or message Aviva on X at @avivaklompas.
At this year’s UN General Assembly, a fresh wave of governments — including several G7 members and two permanent Security Council members — moved to recognize a Palestinian state. Supporters call it a step toward peace; critics say it rewards Hamas, undermines hostage diplomacy, and does nothing to change facts on the ground.
In this episode, host Aviva Klompas speaks with historian, diplomat, and former Israeli Ambassador to Washington Dr. Michael Oren about “recognition fever.” They trace how the history of recognitions stretches back decades and what international law requires for statehood. The conversation looks at what recognition does and does not confer and why many see this push as punishment of Israel rather than evidence the Palestinians are ready for a state.
Mentioned in this episode:
What the World Gets Wrong About Israel by Benny Gantz

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