Palestinian statehood: What does recognition mean? - opinion
Most recognitions of Palestine are not legal affirmations of full statehood but political support for Palestinian self-determination and a two-state solution.
UK FOREIGN SECRETARY David Lammy speaks after addressing a conference on a two-state solution at UN Headquarters in New York City last week. The Palestinian Fatah leadership has rejected two-state offers on multiple occasions, the writer notes. (photo credit: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)ByNEVILLE TELLER