Whether or not to recognize a Palestinian state is a decades-old debate. Advocates say the move would have legal and symbolic power, but critics argue it would not change the situation on the ground.
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Is a viable Palestinian state feasible? Does it hold promise for the Mideast? Or peril? Peril. Below, I offer seven reasons – and a possible alternative.
Calls to recognize Palestine as a state are much debated. Advocates say the move would have legal and symbolic power. But critics argue that it won't change the situation on the ground or solve the real problems.