This week, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni indicated readiness to recognize a Palestinian state, joining France and 150 other countries, contingent on conditions. French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that statehood is a right, not a reward, in light of the dire situation in Gaza, where Israel is accused of genocide. The text discusses the complexities of Palestinian statehood, including the lack of defined borders, the occupation of territories, and the need for international support. It also highlights the roles of the Palestinian Authority and Hamas, the economic devastation in Gaza, and the conditions for recognition, including the release of Israeli hostages. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)