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Amin Saikal, Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Australian National University; Vice Chancellor's Strategic Fellow, Victoria University; Adjunct Professor of Social Sciences, The University of Western Australia

How can Western countries back up Palestine recognition with action? Here are 4 ways to pressure Israel

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said recently the Israeli cabinet has “lost its reason and humanity” in Gaza, reflecting a widespread view around the world.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s staunch defiance over the Gaza war has led many Western states to recognise the state of Palestine in recent weeks. More could come before the UN General Assembly meeting in September, too.

These Western leaders have used strong words to push for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said when Australia pledged to recognise Palestine:

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