Recognition by other nations of Israel as a Jewish state is as worthless as the breath needed to say it. One need not not be defined by others. Israel should be what Israelis say it is.
Peaceful coexistence with her neighbors should be the goal.
Neighbors who refuse peaceful coexistence should be taught a harsh lesson or destroyed.
But that’s not how Lapid means it. He means, we should give the Palestinians land and call it peace even if they do not recognize the existence of Israel as a Jewish State. The truth is, we don’t need anyone to recognize us, and one square centimeter surrendered for the sake of being recognized is one square centimeter too many. It is rubbish. So are these negotiations.