Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, PM Albanese says
Summary
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia will recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, contingent on commitments from the Palestinian Authority including demilitarization and elections.
Key Points
- Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, formalizing this at the United Nations General Assembly in September.
- Recognition is conditioned on commitments from the Palestinian Authority, including no Hamas role, Gaza demilitarization, and elections.
- Australian Prime Minister Albanese views a two-state solution as key to ending violence and suffering in Gaza.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned Australia's move, calling it disappointing and shameful.
