What would a recognised Palestine state mean for the world?

What would a recognised Palestine state mean for the world?

A growing wave of nations — including Canada, France and the UK — is preparing to recognise Palestine as a state. What does such a recognition mean? Does it change facts on the ground or simply carry symbolic weight? Here’s everything to know about what a Palestinian state would actually look like

Palestinian demonstrators hold Palestinian flags as they celebrate after the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a Palestinian-drafted resolution to fly Palestine’s flag at United Nations headquarters, September 11, 2015. File Image/Reuters