Some Major Western Countries Announce the Recognition of a Palestinian State

Over the last few days, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, France and others recognized Palestine as a sovereign state. It’s a recognition Palestinians have been seeking for decades and that Israel says is a gift to Hamas. We get reaction from residents of the Occupied West Bank and from the U.N. General Assembly which is underway in New York. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy