Thu 14 Aug 2025. Palestinian State: Solution or Delusion?

As Israeli Forces prepare to occupy Gaza City, many former allies are turning against Israel and proposing that the UN recognise a Palestinian State. Andrew Urquhart considers the issue from a range of different perspectives.   Alan Jamieson from the Baptist  Mission Arotahi, calls for a just peace without taking sides, and feels that the church should take a stand on this.  Dr Craig Heilmann believes that there is political motivation behind Australia’s call for a Palestinian state, and urges New Zealand not to fall into the same trap.  Former MP Simon O’Connor analyses the political posturing and believes that while a two-state solution may seem fair in theory, it’s unworkable in practice.   Text your thoughts to 8168, keyword 'Comments'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.