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Isolating Israel? Hardly

Is “isolating Israel” on the agenda of Western political elites, as suggested by Margaret Reynolds?

Given the wording of the “recognition” of Palestine proposal initiated by Emmanuel Macron in association with the Saudis, endorsed by the Albanese Government, it is obvious that the intent has nothing to do with “self-determination” of Palestine, but everything to do with ensuring a “two-state solution” entrenches and solidifies Israeli control over all of Palestine.

If that is not the case, explain why the conditions imposed on “self-determination” do not destroy all possible avenues to Palestinian statehood.

— Peter Henning from Melbourne