European Recognition of Palestine Criticized as Strategic Folly

Some European countries are trying to officially recognize Palestine as a country.

This is like giving a prize to Hamas, a group that has been fighting with Israel.

The author thinks this is a bad idea because it won't help make peace.

He believes these countries have their own reasons, like wanting to be seen as important world leaders or dealing with their own political problems.

This recognition could hurt Israel and make it harder for them to defend themselves.

The author suggests that Israel should respond in a way that protects its interests, but not in a way that harms relationships with other countries or benefits Hamas.