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The conversation begins with a focus on whether recognizing Palestine should be a rushed decision or a calculated diplomatic move. Representative Mike Kelly, co-convener of Labour Friends of Israel, emphasizes that recognition should only occur when certain conditions are met, such as the establishment of a functioning and viable state capable of self-governance. He advocates for leveraging recognition as a diplomatic tool rather than issuing it prematurely, which could undermine future peace processes.