Last week, Canada officially acknowledged the statehood of Palestine. Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada recognizes the State of Palestine and extends cooperation for fostering a peaceful future for both Palestine and Israel.
In contrast, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed a 20-point plan as an alternative approach to resolving the conflict in Gaza. However, this plan does not provide a clear path towards establishing a Palestinian state.
Today, the discussion revolves around the establishment of a Palestinian state and the challenges surrounding the two-state solution. Our guest, Noura Erakat, is an academic, human rights lawyer, author, and Palestinian-American activist.
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