Does recognition of a Palestinian state have any teeth without sanctions on Israel's Gaza offensive?

France has joined Canada, Portugal, the UK, and Australia in recognizing a Palestinian state in recent days. The move aligns these Global North countries with over 140 other countries who had already supported Palestinian statehood at the UN. France - the latest G7 and Security Council member to back Palestinian statehood – has stated that it hopes a two-state solution will bring an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. So far, Germany and the US – two of Israel’s greatest allies – have refused to formally back Palestinian statehood. Chapter Breakdown 0:00 France formally recognizes a Palestinian state 1:19 Michael Lynk, former Special Rapporteur for Human Rights on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, on the concrete effects of recognition 7:27 Delegation of Palestinians unable to travel due to US government restrictions 8:13 Tania Krämer, DW Correspondent, speaks to West Bank activist Issa Amro on the need for a Palestinian state 12:44 Natasha Hall, Senior Fellow, Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, on whether recognition is symbolic or carries real political weight #palestinianstatehood #twostatesolution #gaza For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:   / dwnews   ►TikTok:   / dwnews   ►Facebook:   / deutschewellenews   ►Twitter:   / dwnews   Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie:    / dwdeutsch   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutsche...