Australia to Recognize Palestinian State, Aligning with International Shift

canberra, Australia – In a landmark decision announced Monday, australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared AustraliaS intent to officially recognize the state of Palestine. The formal recognition is scheduled to occur in September during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, positioning Australia alongside France, the United Kingdom, and Canada, who have also signaled their intention to recognize Palestinian statehood simultaneously occurring. This move is anticipated to draw criticism from Israel and potentially the United States.

Details of the Announcement

Speaking at a press conference in canberra, Albanese stated that Australia’s recognition is contingent upon commitments received from the Palestinian Authority. He emphasized Australia’s commitment to supporting the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and a state of their own. “We will work with the international community to make this right a reality,” Albanese affirmed.

The decision comes amidst escalating international concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where the United nations warns of imminent famine. According to the World Food Program, over 677,000 people in Gaza – nearly 30% of the population – are facing catastrophic levels of food insecurity as of May 2024. World Food Programme

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australia first acknowledged the Palestinian people