Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia will formally recognize a Palestinian state in September during the United Nations General Assembly. This move aligns Australia with Western allies like the UK, Canada, and France amid growing international condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza. Albanese emphasized that recognition is based on commitments from the Palestinian Authority, including excluding Hamas from governance, demilitarization, and holding elections. He described a two-state solution as humanity’s best hope to end the long-standing conflict and suffering in the region. The announcement follows widespread protests in Australia and includes calls for peace, a ceasefire, and the release of hostages. The move has been met with criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and concerns from some Australian opposition parties but represents part of a broader international trend toward recognizing Palestinian statehood.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia will formally recognize a Palestinian state in September during the United Nations Gene...
