US envoy to the UN slams recognition of a Palestinian state as a publicity stunt [SOUND]

# US envoy to the United Nations, Dorothy Shea, says that at a time when pressure on Hamas is more necessary than ever, some have instead taken steps that embolden Hamas and undermine the negotiators’ efforts. This comes as countries including France, the UK and Canada have announced plans to formally recognise Palestine as a state in the hopes of bringing peace to the Middle East. Shea says Palestinians in Gaza must be allowed to begin a new chapter free of Hamas: