Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday in a coordinated decision slammed by Israel as a "reward" for Hamas, more than seven months into the devastating Gaza war. The three European countries believe their initiative has strong symbolic impact that could encourage others to follow suit. Joining FRANCE 24 is SOAS International Relations Professor Gilbert Achcar, weighing in on the latest efforts to jumpstart Middle East peace amid heightened regional conflict and a brutal active war with "no end in sight."
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