What does it mean when countries like France, Britain and Australia “recognize” a Palestinian state, and how could it impact Israel’s sovereignty, diplomacy and security?
In this episode of “Basic Law,” hosted by Aylana Meisel, executive director at the Israel Law & Liberty Forum, we take a deep dive into one of the most consequential debates shaping Israel’s future.
Joining the discussion is international law expert Eugene Kontorovich, who explains why symbolic recognitions may seem hollow but could open the door to dangerous precedents at the United Nations, sanctions campaigns modeled on South Africa and pressure to erode Israel’s control over its own borders.
They discuss:
- Why recognition does not create a Palestinian state under international law
- How European powers like Britain and France, both members of the U.N. Security Council, could set the stage for future resolutions against Israel
- The implications of a shifting U.S. administration on U.N. Security Council vetoes
- The legal and strategic meaning of applying Israeli civil law in Judea and Samaria
- The growing threats of “lawfare,” from sanctions to warrants issued by the International Criminal Court that target Israeli leaders
- The controversy surrounding the so-called “Gaza flotilla” and the legality of Israel’s blockade
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