Western leaders’ plans to recognize a Palestinian state may have derailed hostage negotiations and emboldened Hamas—at least according to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In this hard-hitting commentary, Olly Anisfeld examines claims that such moves reward terrorism, the moral clarity shown by Israel’s allies, and the long history of Arab antisemitism that predates Israel’s founding. This is a deep dive into politics, ideology, and historical truth you won’t want to miss.