CNA938 Rewind - Recognition of Palestine sends shockwaves through global diplomacy

Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have formally recognised the State of Palestine, a rare coordinated move by key U.S allies. The step deepens Israel’s diplomatic isolation and pressures Washington to reassess its stance. Analysts warn this could reshape U.N. debates, spark wider recognition, and revive questions about the future of a two-state solution and U.S. influence in the Middle East. Andrea Heng and Syahida Othman find out more with Dr Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics and Programme Director of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco.