Indiana city appears to recognize independent state of ‘Palestine’
The official website of Goshen, Ind., appears to recognize an independent state of “Palestine,” and after JNS sought comment from the city, a spokesman said that there was no policy one way or another but…
Assessment
The city of Goshen, Indiana lists "Palestine" as a country in a dropdown menu on its website, but its administration director says the city has no policy on the matter. This raises questions about whether the listing implies recognition, especially since the city did not commit to removing it. The situation highlights how local government websites can become inadvertent symbols in international disputes.