Why the Recognition of Palestine Matters

News You Can Use with Jamal Dajani & Jess Ghannam

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The 80th United Nations General Assembly’s High-Level Week begins on September 22, bringing together heads of state to deliver speeches and set the policy agenda for the year ahead. The prospect of several major Western powers—such as the United Kingdom, France, Australia, and Canada—formally recognizing Palestinian statehood has drawn significant media att ... Show More

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