New Delhi: Europe is reeling with an unusual dilemma these days over the Israel-Palestine conflict. A growing number of countries are formally recognising a Palestinian state. France, Belgium, Portugal, Luxembourg and others have joined earlier moves by the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, signalling a coordinated push to support Palestinian claims on the world stage. These declarations, announced in quick succession, have reshaped European diplomacy and added momentum at the United Nations for broader international acceptance of Palestine. But as the tide shifts, Germany and Italy stand apart, resisting pressure to follow suit. Germany’s cautious stance Germany has long supported...