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The Reality on the Ground: Fragmented Control and Absence of a Viable State
Critics argue that there is no genuinely viable Palestinian state that can be recognized at this moment. The situation on the ground underscores this point starkly. The Gaza Strip is under the control of Hamas, a militant organization designated as a terrorist group by many countries, including Israel, the US, and the EU. Meanwhile, the West Bank is governed by the Palestinian Authority, a body that has historically been criticized for supporting terrorism and maintaining a shaky, often contentious hold over its territory.