What does recognising Palestine as a state mean in practical terms?

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing growing pressure from his backbench to join 'moral momentum' and recognise a Palestinian state.

This comes after Britain warned Israel it would follow France - and more than 140 United Nations members - to recognise Palestinian statehood, unless it takes immediate action to relieve suffering in Gaza.

But what does recognising Palestine as a state mean in practical terms?

Guest: Sir Vincent Fean, former British Consul General to Jerusalem, now a trustee of the Britain Palestine Project, a non-profit organisation which seeks equal rights for Palestinians and Israelis, including recognition of the state of Palestine
Producer: Teodora Agarici

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