Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation

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3. Which is "the state"?

Hamas' goverment in Gaza or Abbas' West Bank?

Neither's a valid government at this point--imagine if Trump had cancelled elections because the (R)s would lose, in 2020, and now it's 2030?

Who's the legit head of state?

Moreover, who's got the greater claim to being the cause of the sudden unilateral recognition?

What it's done is say, "Invade and kill 1200 Jews, get 20-30k of your wards, uh, human shields killed, and we'll find a way of rewarding you for your intense victimization." If nothing else, Hamas can hold its head up high--it's garnered recognition and support by its actions.