Misplaced attacks and the constant blaming of Israel for civilian deaths have contributed to an atmosphere permissive of the sharp rise in antisemitism since October 2023.
Without the pre-conditions for peace,prematurely recognising Palestinian statehood would not strengthen forces for peace and undermine extremism. It would do the exact opposite.
The Middle East,so often in the news for its problems,has,during the past year,pioneered a major historic breakthrough likely to have enduring effects,in the form of the Abraham Accords.