The Labor conference will debate the question of Palestinian recognition on Sunday. They should not ignore the complexities of the Middle East for domestic political reasonsA dependable friend of Israel is a friend of Palestine. Everyone participating at the national ALP conference this weekend believes that. So why not recognise Palestine now?This idea divides Labor for three main reasons: differing views on the peace process,the practical realities of diplomacy, and context.
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Source: theguardian.com