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Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, following similar moves by the UK, France and Canada, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said.

Albanese said Australia received commitments from the Palestinian Authority (PA) including to demilitarise, hold general elections and continue to recognise Israel's right to exist.

"A two-state solution is humanity's best hope to break the cycle of violence in the Middle East and to bring an end to the conflict, suffering and starvation in Gaza," he said on Monday.

Israel, under increasing pressure to end the war in Gaza, has said recognising a Palestinian state "rewards terrorism".

Since Saturday, five people have died as a result of starvation and malnutrition in Gaza, bringing the total number to 217 deaths, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

It also said that in total more than 61,000 people have been killed as a result of Israel's military campaign since 2023.

Israel launched its offensive in response to the Hamas-led attack on 7 October that year, in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage.

The Palestinian Authority, which controls parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, earlier said recognition of statehood shows growing support for self-determination of its people.

Albanese said the decision was made after his government received commitments from Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas that Hamas would play no role in any future state.

The move also comes after conversations with his counterparts in the UK, France, New Zealand, and Japan over the past fortnight, Albanese said.

"There is a moment of opportunity here, and Australia will work with the international community to seize it," he told the media.

Last Sunday, a pro-Palestinian protest drew tens of thousands of supporters who walked across Sydney Harbour Bridge, a day after a court ruling allowed the demonstration to happen.

The US has stated it will not follow suit and believes that recognising Palestinian statehood would be rewarding Hamas.

Over the weekend, US Vice-President JD Vance reiterated the US had no plans to recognise a Palestinian state, citing a lack of functional government.

At a press conference on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised countries planning to recognise Palestinian statehood.

"To have European countries and Australia march into that rabbit hole… it is disappointing - and I think it's actually shameful," he said.

"They know what they would do if, right next to Melbourne or right next to Sydney, you had this horrific attack. I think you would do at least what we're doing."

Israel has come under fire in recent days over its plans to take over Gaza City, with UN ambassadors condemning the move which Netanyahu says is the "best way" to end the war.

Last year, Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognised Palestine as a state, in the hopes it would encourage a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

The state of Palestine is currently recognised by 147 of the UN's 193 member states.

At the UN, it has the status of a "permanent observer state", allowing participation but no voting rights.

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Let Israel continue.

The walls are closing in on them.

malali:
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Australia will soon see what Israel saw and what Nigerians are seeing

Upon all the weapons given to Israel by the west,yet they can't defeat Hamas yet them wan go try Iran,for those wey dey listen to cnn,Israel collect wotowoto and now Iran have fortify their air with S-400,
Let dem go,all dey knw what to do is to bully Palestinians,
The west really spoil isreal

A step in the right direction and long overdue. Israel can't keep denying the Palestine its rights.

I don’t want Isreal leader to die God I want to see them behind bars as a lesson so that we goyims can watch them cause their own downfall since Isreal doesn’t want peace because of their evil Talmud

The issue in the Middle East, is not recognizing Palestine as a State, it is about the spirit of unforgivenes, attacks, counter and reprisal attack. And whenever there is an attack, someone is always wrong. The world knows those who are always wrong, who keeps hostages of people and are crying foul.

All this recognition without implementation of statehood is just a waste of time and data.

The same approach state of isreal was created should be adopted. Otherwise this is mere window dressing.

All these Europeans country are playing prank, September!!! How sure is Australia there will be a country call Palestine by then.

Isreal is carrying out Ethnic cleanse and UN that form to prevent such is supervising it

Most people won't understand the strength and technicallity of Israel war far with a population of just 9million.

What was Hamas thinking when they invade and killed 1,300 plus and kidnap more than 1400 Israelites on October 7th??
No amount of lies, propaganda will stop Israel from finishing the Job once and for all for others to learn. They should keep the Hostages...

Hizballah,Syria,Iran, Yemen have learnt they hard way..I just pitied the innocent souls.

It may be the next 20, 40 or even 50 years. I may not be on this earth by then but the State of Israel as we know it will cease to exist.

End times. The world is about to come to an end. Some decisions that men think are wise are actually foolish

ARISHEM:
End times. The world is about to come to an end. Some decisions that men think are wise are actually foolish

In international politics, who is Australia? Symbolic recognition at best! They should send troops there to enforce the recognition, then they and the UK will be taken seriously.

OctavianAC:
The issue in the Middle East, is not recognizing Palestine as a State, it is about the spirit of unforgivable, attack, counter and reprisal attack that is the issue in, and whenever there is an attack, someone is always wrong. The world knows those who are always wrong, who keeps hostages of people and are crying foul.

And the world knows who has been grabbing the land of thee other and persistent aggression.

England, operating under the shield of the United Kingdom, quietly plays both sides. Its true prowess is underestimated, yet it still exerts administrative influence over Canada and Australia.

Commentor:
Let Israel continue.

The walls are closing in on them.

Absolutely, they are now the world most despised and hated nation

Commentor:
Let Israel continue.

The walls are closing in on them.

Absolutely, they are now the world most despised and hated nation, Nethanyahu will soon be in dock biting his fingers while on trial for his massacres

When you are at shoulder of the giant, you see more than giant. Provided USA is not recognised them, it's vanity upon vanity.

Who owned the land first, Israel or Palestine?

By more than 1,000 years, “Israel” predates “Palestine.” The land then became home primarily to an Arab population, again for more than a millennium. Both Jews and Arabs thus have a legitimate claim to the land. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has seen myriad wrongs and brutalities on both sides.

You are a child!
And you need to wake up and stop sleeping like an infant.

Jayjayconcept:
Most people won't understand the strength and technically war fare of Israel with a population of just 9million.

What was Hamas thinking when they invade and killed 1,300 plus Israelites on October 7th??
No amount of lies, propaganda will stop Israel from finishing the Job once and for all for others to learn.
Hizballah,Syria,Iran, Yemen have learnt they hard way..I just pitied the innocent souls.

Commentor:
Let Israel continue.

The walls are closing in on them.

Israel won't continue genocide but defense of themselves. Two state solution is good. But hope Hamas too is ready to abide by terms and conditions that binds both nation without bias.

Good 👍 one there,I am neither a Palestine nor Israel fans but anything that will make peace reign I support with my full chest.

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Hamas will not be recognize in the new State, Let them release the Hostages and peace will come.
There is Peace in Lebanon since Hezbollah stopped attacking Northern Israel

malali:
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Israel thought this is 2000 when there’s less smartphone and devices for people to access the truth on the internet, the world is watching sooner or later they will be alone on their own if they don’t stop killing innocent children and women all in the name of defending themselves, what is happening in Gaza there’s too much awareness which can not be overlooked and tolerated.

CaseSensitive:
It may be the next 20, 40 or even 50 years. I may not be on this earth by then but the State of Israel as we know it will cease to exist.

so as the entire middle east or any country that would be stupid to support that idea.

Try and Google "Samson option"

olayinka63:
And the world knows who has been grabbing the land of thee other and persistent aggression.

The land is not an issue again. God gave the land to the Israelites before the world began. God only revealed it to Abram. Moses and Aaron lead theme into it, Joshua and Caleb conquer it, the Judges kept them in it, David fortified it, the prophets restored them to it, and Christ confirmed his Everlasting Kingdom in it. I wish anything can be done, but unfortunately, nothing we can be done?

Better late than never.sooner or later, everyone will support justice